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'A Better Idea for Health Care' is Kaiser Permanente's 2026 Rose Parade® float theme
Celebrating 20 years in Tournament of the Roses(R), the entry highlights how integrated care and coverage and dedicated care teams uniquely support members' health journeys. PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has announced the theme for its 2026 Rose Parade(R) float: "A Better Idea for Health Care." The theme reflects Kaiser Permanente's integrated approach - where every part of health care, from doctors and nurses to insurance and pharmacies, works together as...
2026 Medicare Star Ratings: Kaiser Permanente health plans earn high ratings
The organization continues to earn high marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for providing high-quality, coordinated care and service. OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente's Medicare Advantage health plans are highly rated, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026 Star Ratings. For the second year in a row, all Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plans were highly rated, earning either 4 or 4.5 stars out of 5 from CMS. In...
Beth Leonard to join Kaiser Permanente as SVP and chief public affairs officer
Experienced communications and advocacy strategist will lead the new public affairs function for the entire organization. OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beth Leonard will join Kaiser Permanente as senior vice president and chief public affairs officer on February 2. In this new role, Leonard will lead all communications, government relations, and community relations activities at the federal, state, and local levels. She will report to Sam Glick, executive vice president,...
Dr. Ameya Kulkarni Named Next Kaiser Permanente Executive Medical Director
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ameya Kulkarni has been named the next executive medical director of Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, succeeding Dr. Richard McCarthy, who is retiring on Jan. 20, 2026. As executive medical director, Dr. Kulkarni will lead the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, one of the East Coast's largest multispecialty medical groups. The medical group employs more than 1,800 physicians who practice across more than 65 medical and surgical...
Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health complete joint venture to serve northern Nevada
Transaction close clears the way for expanded access to affordable, high-quality care in 2027 OAKLAND, Calif. and RENO, Nev., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health have completed the transaction to finalize their joint venture to operate a health plan and new outpatient care delivery system in northern Nevada. Under the agreement, Hometown Health - the health plan previously owned by Renown Health - is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health. This...
Kaiser Permanente names Mike Bowers president of Northern California Region
Bowers has served as interim leader since February 2025. OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has named Mike Bowers as president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in Northern California. Bowers has served as the region's interim president since February 2025, overseeing operations for 21 hospitals and 203 medical offices, as well as the health care and coverage of 4.6 million Kaiser Permanente members. Bowers joined Kaiser Permanente in 2022 as senior...
Kaiser Permanente opening new, sustainably built Lakewood Medical Offices
New facility doubles urgent care capacity, expands services under one roof, and anchors Kaiser Permanente's largest brick-and-mortar investment in Colorado in 15 years DENVER, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente plans to open its new Lakewood Medical Offices on January 20, 2026. The offices deliver a major upgrade for more than 36,000 Kaiser Permanente members who rely on the offices for primary care. The 3-story building at 8301 W. Alameda Ave. features state-of-the-art...