Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is a regional division of Kaiser Permanente, established in 1958. It serves over a quarter of a million members across the islands, providing comprehensive health care services through an integrated system of medical facilities, health plans, and physician groups. As a nonprofit health plan and medical care provider, it emphasizes integrated care that combines health insurance with direct medical services.

The organization offers managed care health insurance plans, access to a network of physicians and hospitals, and operates medical centers and clinics, including the Moanalua Medical Center and the Kona Medical Office. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is recognized for its innovative use of electronic health records and promotes wellness through lifestyle medicine programs and health education initiatives. It also runs an internal medicine residency program to train new physicians, addressing the primary care doctor shortage in Hawaii. The organization is committed to providing accessible, high-quality health care to residents across urban and rural areas of the islands.