Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente's mission has been to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and improve our members' health and the communities we serve. Kaiser is recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans, and currently serves 12.5 million members in 8 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 a 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.