What Ails Kaiser LAWSUITS Kaiser has faced at least 20 wrongful death suits in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1990. California state officials are investigating four deaths in a Richmond hospital. LICENSE REVIEW Texas Attorney General Dan Morales says the state has ''sufficient grounds'' to revoke Kaiser's license. Issues include quality-of-care concerns and $71 million in losses since 1991. CREDIBILITY A yet-to-be released report by the Texas Insurance Dept. accuses Kaiser of discouraging members from using emergency services, possibly violating a prior agreement not to do so. LABOR UNREST The California Nurses Assn. has called a one day strike at many Kaiser clinics and hospitals. Nurses, who want better pay and benefits, have also voiced concerns about Kaiser's quality of care. DATA: BUSINESS WEEK Return to main story

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