Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans, serving 12.2 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia, with headquarters in Oakland, California. It comprises: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and its subsidiaries and The Permanente Medical Groups. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and 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. We are dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and improving community health. Our Mission: Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Our Vision: We are trusted partners in total health, collaborating with people to help them thrive and creating communities that are among the healthiest in the nation.