https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/rss-feeds/main-rss <![CDATA[ about.kaiserpermanente.org]]> https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-leads-nation-top-rated-health-plans <![CDATA[ In the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s 2026 ratings, only 18 health plans received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9d04f86456"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e6761191ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-5ebc8fbcb7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1b4a7608ba"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-6f6f307b36"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-31367c8c62"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-26b3fb53d3"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43dbcf38fb"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f679aac342"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Care experience 2026 Our organization Accolades and awards https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-leads-nation-top-rated-health-plans https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/expanding-care-options-across-the-puget-sound-region <![CDATA[ Investments in hospital expansion and new urgent care services will improve access and support growing community needs. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Growth 2026 Our organization Care experience Health access https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/expanding-care-options-across-the-puget-sound-region https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/representation-heart-healthy-communities <![CDATA[ In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we encourage everyone who is eligible to register to vote.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Policy and advocacy News and announcements https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/representation-heart-healthy-communities https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/medical-financial-assistance-helps-julian-get-needed-care <![CDATA[ We help eligible patients pay for care, prescriptions, and other medical expenses.]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Community health Health access Affordability https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/medical-financial-assistance-helps-julian-get-needed-care https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/shaun-smith-named-evp-and-chief-people-officer <![CDATA[ Experienced human resources leader will guide enterprise people strategy, talent development, culture, and workforce operations. ]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Organizational structure Shaun Smith 2026 Our organization Our people https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/shaun-smith-named-evp-and-chief-people-officer https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/5-million-dollar-investment-targets-colorados-school-absence-problem <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente’s major commitment addresses chronic absence and teacher well-being. School districts are encouraged to reach out to learn more. ]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> 2026 Thriving Schools Community health Grants Child and teen health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/5-million-dollar-investment-targets-colorados-school-absence-problem https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/therapists-career-dream-rediscovered <![CDATA[ Melandie Smith-Austin paused getting her license. Decades later, Kaiser Permanente is helping her finish what she started.]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Career and learning Community health Mental health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/therapists-career-dream-rediscovered https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/celebrating-the-people-behind-the-care-this-labor-day <![CDATA[ Together, we save lives and build healthy communities.]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Greg A. Adams Maria Ansari MD FACC Best Place to Work Jeff Krawcek MD Craig Albanese, MD Our people Ramin Davidoff, MD https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/celebrating-the-people-behind-the-care-this-labor-day https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nursing-excellence-exceptional-care <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center earns Magnet redesignation for nursing excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-b3a4d590e1"> <p>Magnet recognition joins a growing list of national recognitions earned by Los Angeles Medical Center, including being named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals and Best Cancer Hospitals by Newsweek and a Best Regional and High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News &amp; World Report.</p> <p>“Magnet redesignation recognizes the strength of our nursing practice and the collaborative clinical environment that supports outstanding patient outcomes,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/southern-california/physicians/harsimran-brara-1770528">Harsimran Brara</a>, MD, area medical director, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. “We’re proud of our nurses, physicians, and care teams whose dedication, innovation, and partnership continue to elevate the care experience for every patient.”</p> <p>During the Magnet appraisal process, nurses, physicians, leaders, and interprofessional partners demonstrated the culture of excellence that distinguishes Los Angeles Medical Center. Their commitment to collaboration, evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and innovation helps ensure exceptional care for patients and contributes to healthier communities.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-06c470c58a"> <p>The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded Magnet designations to the following Kaiser Permanente facilities in Southern California:</p> <ul> <li>2026 — <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/elevating-nursing-excellence-in-riverside-county">Riverside Medical Center</a> earned Magnet with Distinction</li> <li>2026 — <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/elevating-nursing-excellence-in-riverside-county">Moreno Valley Medical Center</a> earned Magnet with Distinction</li> <li>2025 — <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/a-new-gold-standard-in-nursing-excellence">Woodland Hills Medical Center</a> earned Magnet with Distinction</li> <li>2023 — Fontana Medical Center</li> <li>2023 — Panorama City Medical Center</li> <li>2023 — <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/gold-standard-of-nursing-excellence">Baldwin Park Medical Center</a></li> <li>2022 — West Los Angeles Medical Center</li> <li>2022 — Ontario Medical Center</li> <li>2021, 2026 — Los Angeles Medical Center</li> <li>2021, 2026 — <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nursing-excellence-that-endures">Downey Medical Center</a></li> <li>2018, 2023 — Anaheim Medical Center</li> <li>2017, 2021 — Irvine Medical Center</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Care experience Integrated care Nurses Our organization Accolades and awards Magnet designation https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nursing-excellence-exceptional-care https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-uh-manoa-mental-health-workforce <![CDATA[ The Mental Health Career Accelerator helps more Hawaii graduates become licensed clinicians, strengthening access to care statewide.]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> 2026 Our organization Mental health Community health Health access https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-uh-manoa-mental-health-workforce https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/water-safety-healthy-living <![CDATA[ Operation Splash expands access to swimming lessons, water safety education, and healthy summer activities across Southern California.]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Safety Sponsorship Community health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/water-safety-healthy-living https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/kaiser-permanente-and-risant-health-q2-2026-financial-update <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente and Risant Health continued to deliver high-quality, affordable care in an evolving health care environment.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Greg A. Adams Kathy Lancaster Financial results Our organization https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/kaiser-permanente-and-risant-health-q2-2026-financial-update https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/the-importance-of-childhood-vaccinations <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente continues to recommend the vaccines that have been on the vaccination schedule for years because of their proven, life-saving benefits.]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our industry Vaccinations Statement Our organization https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/the-importance-of-childhood-vaccinations https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/accelerating-growth-in-the-mental-health-care-workforce <![CDATA[ Policymakers can help expand and diversify the mental health care workforce.]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Policy and advocacy Our industry Health access Mental health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/accelerating-growth-in-the-mental-health-care-workforce https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-commits-25-million-to-martin-luther-king-jr-community-hospital <![CDATA[ The organization is providing a $25 million grant and the loan of a $7 million modular building to address an emergency care capacity shortage.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Vincent Staupe<br> <a href="mailto:vincent.p.staupe@kp.org">vincent.p.staupe@kp.org</a><br></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-8be599ae3a"> <p><b>OAKLAND, Calif. —</b> Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation.</p> <p>In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in every <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/fast-facts">region Kaiser Permanente serves</a>.</p> <h2>5-star plans</h2> <p>NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Nine of those belong to Kaiser Permanente.</p> <p>These include Kaiser Permanente’s:</p> <ul> <li>Commercial plans in Northern California and the mid-Atlantic states area (Baltimore, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Medicare plans in Northern California, Southern California, the mid-Atlantic states area, and Nevada</li> <li>Medicaid plans in Northern California, Southern California, and Maryland</li> </ul> <h2>Commercial plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s commercial plans received 4.5 stars in these regions:</p> <ul> <li>Southern California</li> <li>Colorado</li> <li>Hawaii</li> <li>Northwest (Oregon and southern Washington)</li> <li>Washington<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-1d566a72ef"> <p>Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is the only health care provider in the state to have all 3 of its health plans — commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid — rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for overall quality by NCQA. No health plan in the state is rated higher.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-f5aef284c7"> <h2>Medicare plans with 4.5 stars</h2> <p>All Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans received 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <h2>Medicaid plans</h2> <p>Kaiser Permanente’s eligible Medicaid plans — in Northern California, Southern California, Hawaii, and Maryland — all were rated highest in their region or state.</p> <h2>More 5-star and 4.5-star plans than any organization</h2> <p>Only 1 out of every 13 plans (about 7%) earned a rating of 4.5 stars or higher. At Kaiser Permanente, 20 of 22 plans, or 91%, earned 4.5 stars or higher.</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente has more 5-star and 4.5-star plans combined than any other health care organization for the 11th ratings cycle in a row.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-570d449e5c"> <p>“Having all 3 of our health plans rated 4.5 stars demonstrates the depth of experience that Kaiser Permanente has in providing health care and insurance coverage as one team,” said Ed Chan, market president, Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “No other plan in the state is rated higher. This rating affirms the value of our integrated model and our commitment to the people of Hawaii to deliver high-quality, affordable care.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-43340055d2"> <p>“The NCQA ratings show that we’re delivering on our commitment to provide high-quality care to all our members,” said <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/andrew-bindman-md">Andrew Bindman</a>, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Our strong scores reflect the value of our integrated, coordinated model of care. It helps our care teams consistently deliver the right care at the right time.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-9161218c0a"> <h2>High-quality care our members deserve</h2> <p>NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization that measures and accredits health care plans. NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care patients receive, how happy patients are with their care, and health plans’ efforts to keep improving. The 2026 ratings are based primarily on 2025 data.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-ea645642ec"> <p>“These ratings reflect the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams to providing high-quality care for the people of Hawaii,” said John Yang, MD, president and medical director, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. “Across prevention, treatment, and the care experience, our teams work together to help every member receive the care they need. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized across our commercial, Medicare, and QUEST Integration plans.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-770edecf2a"> <p>“We’re proud of how our physicians and care teams work together to deliver high-quality care for our patients,” said Letitia Bridges, MD, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation. “These ratings reflect our commitment to prevention, treatment, and positive care experiences for all the members and patients we serve.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-3f315f8d60"> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-2026/">NCQA’s ratings</a> and other <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/our-story/news/accolades-and-awards">awards and recognition</a> Kaiser Permanente has earned for quality and service.</p> <p>Notes about Kaiser Permanente in Nevada:</p> <ul> <li>In 2025, Kaiser Permanente in Nevada was Hometown Health Plan, Inc., and Hometown Health Providers Insurance Company, Inc.</li> <li>In 2025, the Medicare plan was known as Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus plan.</li> <li>The performance data reflected in these ratings is from a period before Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health formed their joint venture in February 2026. Hometown Health is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. Plan offerings will transition to Kaiser Permanente branding in 2027.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Community health Health access 2026 Grants https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-commits-25-million-to-martin-luther-king-jr-community-hospital