Another Northwest Medical Company to Shed 150 Jobs, Especially in VancouverAnother Northwest Medical Company to Shed 150 Jobs, Especially in VancouverNo Doctors, Nurses or medical staff being laid off, but tech workers. John McKayJohn McKay
2027 Price Shock For WA Residents Buying Insurance on the State Healthcare Exchange2027 Price Shock For WA Residents Buying Insurance on the State Healthcare Exchange The WA Healthcare Exchange is utilized by people who don't have work insurance, or choose to obtain their own.John McKayJohn McKay
New Study Says Washington State Leads the Nation in Cosmetic Surgery SearchesNew Study Says Washington State Leads the Nation in Cosmetic Surgery SearchesSo apparently, WA state leads the US in vanity?John McKayJohn McKay
Why Will WA Employer-Provided Healthcare Costs Jump 14 Percent in 2027?Why Will WA Employer-Provided Healthcare Costs Jump 14 Percent in 2027?new study examines why WA is one of 14 states whose premiums and costs will go up about 14 pecent, for employeed-provided programsJohn McKayJohn McKay
Mid Columbia Recovery Center Opens, Patient Treatments Begin in KennewickMid Columbia Recovery Center Opens, Patient Treatments Begin in KennewickThe New Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Officially began patient treatments on June 20th.John McKayJohn McKay
So–Calling 9-1-1 in Seattle Might NOT Get You a Human Being, but AI? And Nobody Was Told?So–Calling 9-1-1 in Seattle Might NOT Get You a Human Being, but AI? And Nobody Was Told?Since 2023, an AI program has been 'monitoring' 9-1-1 calls in Seattle, and instead of dispatching an ambulance, some calls have been diverted to a Texas based nurse assistance center.John McKayJohn McKay
Another Major Tech Company Closes their WA State LocationAnother Major Tech Company Closes their WA State LocationNovanta is a high tech company that makes precision parts related to surgical proceduresJohn McKayJohn McKay
New Recovery, Counseling, Urgent Care Facility Opens in KennewickNew Recovery, Counseling, Urgent Care Facility Opens in Kennewick The new center will offer a wide range of counseling, addition recovery, mental health, and crisis services. John McKayJohn McKay
Swedish Medical Campuses in Seattle Vote to UnionizeSwedish Medical Campuses in Seattle Vote to Unionize All five campuses and 115 workers voted to unionizeJohn McKayJohn McKay
Kadlec Now Offering Revolutionary Heart-Stroke Prevention ProcedureKadlec Now Offering Revolutionary Heart-Stroke Prevention ProcedureThe Watchman device is implanted in the heart and can help eliminate strokes. John McKayJohn McKay
Scammers Targeting WA State Medical Providers, Say OfficialsScammers Targeting WA State Medical Providers, Say OfficialsWA State Medical Commission says even forged papers and signatures are being used. John McKayJohn McKay
Amazon to Debut Pharmacy Kiosks in Selected Doctor’s OfficesAmazon to Debut Pharmacy Kiosks in Selected Doctor’s OfficesThe new kiosks will be located in the waiting rooms of selected clinics, starting in the LA area. John McKayJohn McKay