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crime1d ago

Police say a hidden camera was found in a staff bathroom at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center.
The camera was reportedly in the back of a stall in November 2025, per initial reports.
LAPD confirmed an arrest related to the case, with the suspect identity withheld.
Kaiser Permanente said it promptly reported the incident to police and said the identified employee is no longer with the hospital.
Authorities say the case is being handled by LAPD Special Assaults Section due to its sensitive nature.
The incident prompted discussions about security and privacy in restricted hospital areas.
CBS LA and CBS affiliates provided initial reporting on the discovery and investigation.
The hospital issued a statement expressing concern and cooperation with authorities.
Investigators have charged the suspect, per Los Angeles City Attorney reports.

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health16h ago

The Kaiser strike is framed as a patient-safety and human-dignity issue, not just a wage dispute.
Frontline workers say unsafe staffing causes care gaps and must be addressed before pay.
A wage increase alone is insufficient without written assurances on working conditions.
The writer urges recognizing that protecting workers protects every patient.
The letter cites October 2025 events to illustrate ongoing staffing concerns.
The piece emphasizes that patient care relies on well-supported caregivers.
The author argues actions should be in writing to guarantee accountability.
The Letter to the Editor appears under the Times' 'Voices' section.
The piece links staffing conditions to broader hospital efficiency and safety.
The writer calls for real commitments in writing as a condition for wage talks.

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health14h ago

Salmi tests ChatGPT Health using her brain cancer records from multiple health systems and consumer apps.
Initial data connections sometimes failed until re‑connecting via b.Well and FHIR APIs.
ChatGPT Health could access recent data across partner health systems via b.Well, offering a potential edge over static tools.
Salmi warns readers to consider long-term implications and privacy before syncing data.
The piece notes the potential of AI to help patients ask informed questions and prepare for visits.
Salmi notes personal data exposure has occurred in the past but is a known trade-off for curiosity.
The author describes Kaiser GPT as a private, searchable time capsule of medical notes.
Salmi confirms she does not routine‑ly recommend this approach for everyone.
The piece highlights OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health being able to link with Apple Health and other apps.
Salmi emphasizes the broader goal of empowering patients through data literacy.

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