Kaiser Permanente

Definition

Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium that combines roles of both health insurance provider and hospital system, offering a wide range of healthcare services to its members. It operates as a not-for-profit entity, focusing on preventive care and comprehensive coverage.

Related terms

Managed Care: A health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality.

Preventive Care: Health care services that include regular check-ups, patient counseling and screenings to prevent illness, disease, and other health-related problems.

Not: for-Profit Organization - An organization that operates for purposes other than making profits for its owners or shareholders; instead, it focuses on furthering a social cause or shared goal