Why is Kaiser Permanente so good?

Although Kaiser Permanente is considered an example of the future of health care, its chief acknowledges that it has not been able to deliver that care at a ... read more

Kaiser Permanente was founded on the radically simple idea that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy life. That’s why you can find high-quality care and coverage in one place. As a member, you’re at the center of everything we do — from pioneering new ways to treat cancer to building useful tools that make it easier to stay on top of your health. read more

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare system in eight states and Washington, DC. It provides health insurance using its system of doctors and hospitals. It has some of the lowest rates and a breadth of choices compared to all the health insurance companies we evaluated. read more

Kaiser Permanente is not an insurance plan. Kaiser Permanente is two different parts. The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is the insurance, or administrative side. The Permanente is the Permanente Medical Group. The Permanente Medical Group is separate from the Kaiser part. The doctors are employees of the Permanente Medical Group. read more