Healthcare https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us Consumers, businesses urged to submit claims in generic drugs settlement Were you prescribed a generic antibiotic for an infection or perhaps took a generic stimulant to treat your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the past? If so, you may be owed compensation. Were you prescribed a generic antibiotic for an infection or perhaps took a generic stimulant to treat your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the past? If so, you may be owed compensation. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8436 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/consumers-businesses-urged-to-submit-claims-in-generic-drugs-settlement Rx Pharamacy WA state workers stage walkout amid clash over pay demands With contract negotiations nearing a critical deadline, hundreds of Washington state workers recently walked off the job for an hour to highlight demands for wage hikes in their next two-year deal. With contract negotiations nearing a critical deadline, hundreds of Washington state workers recently walked off the job for an hour to highlight demands for wage hikes in their next two-year deal.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8338 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8338-wa-state-workers-stage-walkout-amid-clash-over-pay Striking-Workers BFHD’s top administrator built her career on connection, not credentials rachel@tcjournal.biz In nearly 13 years at Benton-Franklin Health District, the agency's district administrator worked her way from administrative assistant to district administrator – without the four-year degree many assumed the job required. Her approach to leadership, built on relationships rather than credentials, has shaped how the health district operates today. In nearly 13 years at Benton-Franklin Health District, the agency's district administrator worked her way from administrative assistant to district administrator – without the four-year degree many assumed the job required. Her approach to leadership, built on relationships rather than credentials, has shaped how the health district operates today.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8326 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/janae-parent-bfhd Janae-Parent Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange under the Affordable Care Act face another year of double-digit rate increases. A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange under the Affordable Care Act face another year of double-digit rate increases. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8374 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/health-care-costs-2027 Health care stethoscope DaVita to pay $15M to settle data breach lawsuit A national kidney dialysis provider with a location in Richland will compensate millions of its clients to settle a proposed class action lawsuit after private client data, including Social Security numbers and pictures of checks to pay for services, were released by hackers. A national kidney dialysis provider with a location in Richland will compensate millions of its clients to settle a proposed class action lawsuit after private client data, including Social Security numbers and pictures of checks to pay for services, were released by hackers. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8372 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/davita-to-pay-15m-to-settle-data-breach-lawsuit Artificial-intelligence-AI Newhouse pushes effort supporting Toppenish hospital Republican Dan Newhouse is pressing the federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid to make it easier for hospitals located on tribal lands, including one in Toppenish, to achieve a federal status that will provide higher reimbursement for federally-supported care. Republican Dan Newhouse is pressing the federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid to make it easier for hospitals located on tribal lands, including one in Toppenish, to achieve a federal status that will provide higher reimbursement for federally-supported care. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8331 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/newhouse-pushes-effort-supporting-toppenish-hospital Dan-Newhouse Community rallies together for local BBQ purveyor Friends of the owner of a popular barbecue joint are asking the community to rally to support him as he faces his second cancer battle in two years. Friends of the owner of a popular barbecue joint are asking the community to rally to support him as he faces his second cancer battle in two years. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8329 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/community-rallies-together-for-local-bbq-purveyor Ron Swanby WA governor met with state worker protest at hospital construction ceremony Washington marked a milestone Aug. 28 with the final structural beam placed on a new psychiatric facility on the Western State Hospital campus in Pierce County. A few yards away, on the other side of a 6-foot chain-link fence, a different group of workers was not there to celebrate. The handful of state employees loudly chanted their displeasure with the progress of talks on a collective bargaining agreement with negotiators from Ferguson’s budget office.

Washington marked a milestone Aug. 28 with the final structural beam placed on a new psychiatric facility on the Western State Hospital campus in Pierce County.  A few yards away, on the other side of a 6-foot chain-link fence, a different group of workers was not there to celebrate. The handful of state employees loudly chanted their displeasure with the progress of talks on a collective bargaining agreement with negotiators from Ferguson’s budget office. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8314 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-governor-met-with-state-worker-protest-at-hospital-construction-ceremony Hospital protest.jpg Volunteers nurture serene hospital garden rachel@tcjournal.biz A small, flowering corner of Kadlec offers a place of refuge for staff entrenched in hospital work or family members anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones’ health, and it’s maintained thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. A small, flowering corner of Kadlec offers a place of refuge for staff entrenched in hospital work or family members anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones’ health, and it’s maintained thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8280 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/kadlec-garden Meditation-Garden-1 Survey: Physicians in corporate healthcare burning out, unable to put patients first Many physicians are increasingly burned out and looking to leave medicine and its largely because of the corporatization of healthcare, according to a recent survey. Many physicians are increasingly burned out and looking to leave medicine and its largely because of the corporatization of healthcare, according to a recent survey. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8297 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/survey-physicians-in-corporate-healthcare-burning-out-unable-to-put-patients-first Report: Employer health plans likely to see 14% cost increase in 2027 The largest source of health coverage for Americans is about to get even more expensive and that could lead to fewer people even having access to it, according to one recent analysis The largest source of health coverage for Americans is about to get even more expensive and that could lead to fewer people even having access to it, according to one recent analysis 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8279 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-employer-health-plans-likely-to-see-14-cost-increase-in-2027 Hospital-Stock This air base keeps Tri-Cities patients connected to advanced care rachel@tcjournal.biz Airlift Northwest’s Yakima base connects Tri-Cities patients to advanced care in Seattle, using fixed-wing planes and round-the-clock nursing crews. Airlift Northwest’s Yakima base connects Tri-Cities patients to advanced care in Seattle, using fixed-wing planes and round-the-clock nursing crews.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8240 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/airlift-northwest Airlift 1 Hospitals report years of financial strain ty@tcjournal.biz Financial records show Trios and Lourdes hospitals in the Tri-Cities still struggling years after private equity firm LifePoint's acquisition. Financial records show Trios and Lourdes hospitals in the Tri-Cities still struggling years after private equity firm LifePoint's acquisition.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8239 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8239-hospitals-report-years-of-financial-strain Mid Columbia Hospitals Kennewick addiction clinic now spans 80 locations rachel@tcjournal.biz An addiction treatment clinic that first launched in Kennewick more than a decade ago has grown to 80 locations across nine states, and in 2025, treated more than 7,000 patients in Washington. An addiction treatment clinic that first launched in Kennewick more than a decade ago has grown to 80 locations across nine states, and in 2025, treated more than 7,000 patients in Washington. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8222 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ideal-option-kennewick Ideal Option Pediatric dentist reflects on the path from the Marines to his own clinic ty@tcjournal.biz From the Marines to financial services to the dentist's chair, this dentist said every chapter of his career prepared him for what he now considers his calling – the work he's been doing at his own Pasco practice. From the Marines to financial services to the dentist's chair, this dentist said every chapter of his career prepared him for what he now considers his calling – the work he's been doing at his own Pasco practice.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8220 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/HappiNEST-smiles-pediatric Pediatric-Dentist-1 Grace Clinic braces for surge as ACA, Medicaid changes loom Kennewick’s Grace Clinic is bracing for a surge in patients. The free medical and dental clinic – the only one serving both Benton and Franklin counties – expects demand to spike as Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies expire and Medicaid eligibility rules tighten under H.R. 1, the federal budget law also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Kennewick’s Grace Clinic is bracing for a surge in patients. The free medical and dental clinic – the only one serving both Benton and Franklin counties – expects demand to spike as Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies expire and Medicaid eligibility rules tighten under H.R. 1, the federal budget law also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8215 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/grace-clinic-braces-for-surge Grace Clinic 2 Benton County breaks ground on $9M transitional housing project at recovery center ty@tcjournal.biz Only months after wrapping up construction at Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, Benton County has broken ground on a related project aimed at giving those who leave the residential treatment facility the best opportunity to land on their feet. Only months after wrapping up construction at Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, Benton County has broken ground on a related project aimed at giving those who leave the residential treatment facility the best opportunity to land on their feet.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8198 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/transitional-housing Recovery Center Construction Why WA’s certification process for home care aides is getting bogged down jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com It’s been 15 years since Washington voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative setting new standards for training and certifying home care aides. But while the changes included in Initiative 1163 have improved safety for people receiving care, the certification process for aides has been rife with bottlenecks, according to a new state audit. Most prospective aides don’t even finish the process. It’s been 15 years since Washington voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative setting new standards for training and certifying home care aides. But while the changes included in Initiative 1163 have improved safety for people receiving care, the certification process for aides has been rife with bottlenecks, according to a new state audit. Most prospective aides don’t even finish the process.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8173 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8173-why-was-certification-process-for-home-care-aides-is-getting-bogged-down In-Home-Care Study: Tens of millions of unhappy workers stay in jobs because of health insurance Nearly one in four U.S. workers – about 23 million adults – are staying put in jobs they want to leave because of the fear of losing healthcare coverage, according to a recent study. Nearly one in four U.S. workers – about 23 million adults – are staying put in jobs they want to leave because of the fear of losing healthcare coverage, according to a recent study. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8161 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/study-tens-of-millions-of-unhappy-workers-stay-in-jobs-because-of-health-insurance DoctorShortage Effort to end AI-driven Medicare program fails ty@tcjournal.biz A Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions will continue to be used in Washington state for the time being. A Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions will continue to be used in Washington state for the time being. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8152 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/effort-to-end-ai-driven-medicare-program-fails Hospital-Stock Nation’s first state-run long-term care insurance program about to launch in WA It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age. It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8072 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/nations-first-state-run-long-term-care-insurance-program-about-to-launch-in-wa Nurse_PatientConsult Hanford 2024 Caretaker helps senior patients sign homecare agreement, fill informed exam consent, understand test result or health insurance details. Grandparents discuss professional home care nurse service costs TCCH nurses ratify new contract Nurses at Tri-Cities Community Health will get wage increases as well additional pay for those moved to new worksites on short notice under a new contract. Nurses at Tri-Cities Community Health will get wage increases as well additional pay for those moved to new worksites on short notice under a new contract.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8067 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8067-tcch-nurses-ratify-new-contract Tri-Cities-Community-Health CEO guilty of embezzling $30M to fund ill-advised investment scheme The former CEO of a Wenatchee-based company that manages payments for health clinics across the state, including two serving the Mid-Columbia, has pleaded guilty to embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his firm. The former CEO of a Wenatchee-based company that manages payments for health clinics across the state, including two serving the Mid-Columbia, has pleaded guilty to embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his firm. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8053 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ceo-embezzled-30m-to-fund-ill-advised-investment-scheme Prosser Memorial moves, expands services at old hospital facility Prosser Memorial Health is making full use of its former hospital in the heart of Prosser after opening a new hospital in a new location more than a year ago. Prosser Memorial Health is making full use of its former hospital in the heart of Prosser after opening a new hospital in a new location more than a year ago. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8042 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/prosser-memorial-moves-expands-services-at-old-hospital-facility Prosser-Memorial-2 Recovery center opens to patients ty@tcjournal.biz An inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment center years in the making has officially opened its doors in Kennewick. An inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment center years in the making has officially opened its doors in Kennewick. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8030 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/recovery-center-opens-to-patients CV Recovery Center Exterior Washington named top state for nursing education As states across the country struggle to address a shortage of healthcare providers, Washington has emerged as one of the best states for nursing students. As states across the country struggle to address a shortage of healthcare providers, Washington has emerged as one of the best states for nursing students. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8029 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/washington-named-top-state-for-nursing-education Nurse_PatientConsult Hanford 2024 Caretaker helps senior patients sign homecare agreement, fill informed exam consent, understand test result or health insurance details. Grandparents discuss professional home care nurse service costs Lifepoint names new president, chief operating officer ty@tcjournal.biz The private equity-controlled healthcare provider that operates two of the Tri-Cities’ three hospitals and dozens more around the country has named a new top leader. The private equity-controlled healthcare provider that operates two of the Tri-Cities’ three hospitals and dozens more around the country has named a new top leader. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8026 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/lifepoint-names-new-president-chief-operating-officer Aaron Lewis Kadlec reaches settlement with nurses union over unfair labor practice investigation Kadlec Regional Medical Center will avoid a trial after agreeing to settle with the union representing its nurses over alleged retaliation. Kadlec Regional Medical Center will avoid a trial after agreeing to settle with the union representing its nurses over alleged retaliation. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8019 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/kadlec-reaches-settlement-with-nurses-union-over-unfair-labor-practice-investigation Exterior photo of Kadlec Regional Medical Center Health district split off the table for now ty@tcjournal.biz Franklin County officials say the county is not planning to leave the Benton-Franklin Health District, easing concerns that a breakup of the joint public health agency could disrupt services and create new regulatory requirements for businesses across the Tri-Cities region. While county leaders acknowledge future growth may eventually require more localized health services, they say no formal discussions or plans are underway to separate from the district. Franklin County officials say the county is not planning to leave the Benton-Franklin Health District, easing concerns that a breakup of the joint public health agency could disrupt services and create new regulatory requirements for businesses across the Tri-Cities region. While county leaders acknowledge future growth may eventually require more localized health services, they say no formal discussions or plans are underway to separate from the district.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7974 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/health-district-split-off-the-table-for-now Benton Franklin Health District Anonymous donor launches $1 million match challenge for youth mental health rachel@tcjournal.biz An anonymous donor has given a local nonprofit $500,000 toward its expansion into a new Kennewick facility – and committed to matching community donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million An anonymous donor has given a local nonprofit $500,000 toward its expansion into a new Kennewick facility – and committed to matching community donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7947 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/anonymous-donor-launches-1-million-match-challenge-for-youth-mental-health Lutheran-Community-Services-Northwest