Hospitals Activate Contingency Plans as Kaiser Permanente Strike Gets Underway

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.