Despite quick fixes, Kaiser Permanente mental health care lags

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By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News
After years of state sanctions and fines, Kaiser Permanente claims it has gone a long way toward improving its mental health care. The national managed-care giant — California’s largest insurer with 9 million members — touts more than 1,200 thera