Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. We currently serve members in 8 states and the District of Columbia.Our care model enables our teams to think and work as one, coordinating your care seamlessly,so you don’t have to — and delivering better care when it matters most. Our members have access to care from Kaiser Permanente health care professionals by phone or video 24/7.Care for members and patients focuses on their total health. Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and teams of caregivers guide all care. Our medical teams are enabled by industry-leading technology and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, care delivery, and chronic disease management.