The Kaiser Permanente Strike Becomes a Stress Test for U.S. Healthcare Staffing

Green Anesthesia

Published on: 30/01/2026

As the Kaiser Permanente strike exposes cracks in U.S. healthcare staffing, Ambulatory Surgery Centers face a sobering reality of their own vulnerabilities. This article explores how staffing shortages impact ASC scheduling, patient safety, and surgeon trust, and what leaders can do to build resilience before the next disruption hits.

Green Anesthesia Daily

Hospitals Activate Contingency Plans as Kaiser Permanente Strike Gets Underway

Green Anesthesia

Published on: 28/01/2026

Hospitals and clinics are activating contingency plans as the Kaiser Permanente strike disrupts staffing and puts patient schedules at risk. For ASCs, this is a clear reminder: resilience isn’t optional. This article breaks down what continuity planning looks like, how to translate hospital protocols into ASC workflows, and the practical steps that reduce delays, cancellations, and trust erosion.

Green Anesthesia Daily

As the Kaiser Permanente Strike Starts, Patients Face Delays and Canceled Care

Green Anesthesia

Published on: 27/01/2026

As the Kaiser Permanente strike disrupts care, delays and cancellations reveal how staffing instability threatens patient safety, and what ASCs can do differently.

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