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
WA Paid Family Medical Leave Defecit to Hit $353M by 2029WA Paid Family Medical Leave Defecit to Hit $353M by 2029WA is one of 13 states with some sort of PFML program, but is the worst financial shape of any of them.John McKayJohn McKay
Tri-City Clinic to Pay $2.8-Plus Million, for Fed. Overbilling FraudTri-City Clinic to Pay $2.8-Plus Million, for Fed. Overbilling Fraudthe company was charged with fraudulently billing Medicaid and Medicare John McKayJohn McKay
Kadlec, Providence, Kadlec Clinic Face New Wave of Abuse LawsuitsKadlec, Providence, Kadlec Clinic Face New Wave of Abuse LawsuitsAt least 7 lawsuits, some say 8, have been filed against his former employers John McKayJohn McKay
American Medical Response Suspends More Services in WA StateAmerican Medical Response Suspends More Services in WA StateAMR ceasing operations in Chehalis and Centralia. John McKayJohn McKay
FDA Looking to Pull Popular Nasal Congestant Ingredient in 2025FDA Looking to Pull Popular Nasal Congestant Ingredient in 2025 The FDA says the oral version of this ingredient is ineffective. It's found in most over-the-counter cold medicines.John McKayJohn McKay
WA Paid Family Leave Premiums to Rise Again in 2025WA Paid Family Leave Premiums to Rise Again in 2025Find out why the state says the premiums are going up. John McKayJohn McKay
Why Can’t Doctors, Nurses Cross State Line to Work in Oregon?Why Can’t Doctors, Nurses Cross State Line to Work in Oregon?Many states have license agreements with neighbors to allow medical personnel to work across the border, but not Oregon. John McKayJohn McKay
Kadlec Responds to SEIU Unfair Labor Practice ClaimsKadlec Responds to SEIU Unfair Labor Practice ClaimsSEIU workers are coming off a one-week strike, both sides trying to figure out a new 2-year contract. John McKayJohn McKay
Oregon Accelerates Nursing Programs to Combat ShortageOregon Accelerates Nursing Programs to Combat Shortage Accelerated programs designed to add needed nurses. John McKayJohn McKay
WA DOH Throws out $1.5 Million Worth of COVID-era PPEWA DOH Throws out $1.5 Million Worth of COVID-era PPE DOH spent over $475 million on personal protection equipment (PPE) John McKayJohn McKay