Striking Kaiser Permanente mental health workers say children may suffer even more than adults from delays in treatment.
Economists say fines are far cheaper than hiring staff. Kaiser says the union creates crises.
With the health giant again under scrutiny by California regulators for alleged denial of care, many therapists are leaving for private practice.
They can leave patients with crippling medical bills. Why are high-deductible insurance plans becoming so popular with employers?
Expiring insurance waivers are sending out-of-pocket payments through the roof.