https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/rss-feeds/main-rss <![CDATA[ stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org]]> https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/greg-berman-md-named-president-and-executive-medical-director <![CDATA[ He has served in the role on an interim basis for the Colorado Permanente Medical Group since August 2025.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-fc728301b6"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-b8b23b4f5c"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our organization 2026 https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/greg-berman-md-named-president-and-executive-medical-director https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/kaiser-permanente-exceptional-maternity-care <![CDATA[ Year after year, our hospitals earn national honors for care that puts families first.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Pregnancy Care experience Our organization Accolades and awards https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/kaiser-permanente-exceptional-maternity-care https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/greg-a-adams-elected-to-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences <![CDATA[ Recognition underscores Kaiser Permanente’s leadership in shaping the future of high-quality, affordable health care.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Greg A. Adams Accolades and awards Our people News and announcements https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/greg-a-adams-elected-to-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/simulated-medical-center-in-colorado-gets-a-makeover <![CDATA[ At the Young Americans Center for Financial Education in Lakewood, kids run a model town. Its medical center now looks like a real Kaiser Permanente facility.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Community health Child and teen health https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/simulated-medical-center-in-colorado-gets-a-makeover https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/healthy-minds-healthy-bodies-thriving-futures <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente expands opportunities for youth in Inglewood and South Los Angeles, California, through wellness, leadership, and learning programs.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our people Child and teen health https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/healthy-minds-healthy-bodies-thriving-futures https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/prior-authorization-can-be-the-exception-not-the-rule <![CDATA[ Aligning care and coverage can reduce friction, improve access, and preserve appropriate clinical oversight.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Policy and advocacy Our industry Health Plan https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/prior-authorization-can-be-the-exception-not-the-rule https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/our-bold-goal-help-1000-therapists-get-licensed-by-2028 <![CDATA[ The Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Career Accelerator is growing to help more aspiring clinicians get their license and start caring for patients.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Career and learning Our organization https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/our-bold-goal-help-1000-therapists-get-licensed-by-2028 https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/inspiring-next-generation-health-care-professionals <![CDATA[ Summer internships and a career exploration day offer Maui students real-world experience.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our organization 2026 https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/inspiring-next-generation-health-care-professionals https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/hidden-health-effects-of-the-air-around-you <![CDATA[ Poor air quality can worsen asthma and affect daily life. We support programs that help people manage symptoms and make informed choices.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Climate and health Environmental health Environmental stewardship Community health Allergies and asthma https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/hidden-health-effects-of-the-air-around-you https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/self-collection-kits-boost-cervical-cancer-screening <![CDATA[ A new approach to HPV testing reduces pelvic exams and helps more people get screened, a study finds.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Health research Cancer Women's health https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/self-collection-kits-boost-cervical-cancer-screening https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/continued-progress-ensuring-access-to-mental-health-care <![CDATA[ We’re committed to improving behavioral health care and delivering evidence-based, high-quality mental health services as an essential part of total health.]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our industry Statement Our organization https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/continued-progress-ensuring-access-to-mental-health-care https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/the-first-20-minutes-a-healthier-start-for-athletes <![CDATA[ A Kaiser Permanente sports medicine physician helps high school athletes prevent injuries, build strength, and perform at their best on and off the court.]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our people Fitness and exercise Child and teen health https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/the-first-20-minutes-a-healthier-start-for-athletes https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nursing-excellence-that-endures <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center celebrates earning its second Magnet designation.]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Medical excellence Nurses Quality Our organization Accolades and awards https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nursing-excellence-that-endures https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-breaks-ground-new-hospital-tower-sunnyside-medical-center <![CDATA[ The event celebrated the scheduled construction of Oregon’s first fully electric and sustainable hospital. ]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our organization 2026 https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-breaks-ground-new-hospital-tower-sunnyside-medical-center https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/national-doctors-day-sending-thanks-to-our-physicians <![CDATA[ We extend our sincere thanks to the 25,000 physicians whose work helps improve lives and strengthens the communities we serve. ]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>PRESS RELEASE</b><br> Contact: Andrew Sorensen<br> 720-387-0071<br> <a href="mailto:mediaco@kp.org">mediaco@kp.org</a></p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0bccc82b91"> <p><b>DENVER</b> — Greg Berman, MD, MBA, has been named president and executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026. The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned medical group that provides care to Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado through an exclusive partnership. Dr. Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/jeff-Krawcek-md-named-evp-ceo-kp-medical-foundation">named executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation</a> in 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <figure><a> <img src="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/content/dam/kp/mykp/images/photos/people/leaders/co_greg-berman.jpg" alt="Greg Berman, MD."> </a> </figure> </div> <div> <div id="c07-text-a6d2a2263b"> <p>Dr. Berman now leads one of Colorado’s largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments caring for about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members.</p> <p>“Dr. Berman stood out as the right leader for this moment and for our future,” said <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/antigone-parrish-3684749">Antigone Parrish</a>, MD, chair of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors. “After a thorough search, the board selected Dr. Berman because he embodies the leadership needs now: a physician-as-leader mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead through change with connection and respect.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, he served as interim president and executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, after previously serving as vice president and executive medical director of operations. In those roles, he helped lead <a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/new-chapter-of-kaiser-permanente-care-is-born">expansion of Kaiser Permanente’s</a> hospital relationships in the Denver metro area, along with investments to enhance the primary and specialty care experience.</p> <p>“Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Greg,” said Cortney Eisses, RN, interim regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “He is a steady, collaborative leader who brings people together around shared priorities and transparent decision-making. Greg truly embodies Kaiser Permanente’s values and brings our mission to life.”</p> <p>Dr. Berman has held several additional leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. In 2021, he became the vice president of acceleration and enablement. Prior to that, he served as senior transformation officer and then chief acceleration officer. He was also medical director of the outpatient surgery center at the Kaiser Permanente Franklin Medical Offices and held other leadership roles in outpatient surgery operations.</p> <p>As a practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. Berman will continue to care for patients in the operating room, working closely with front-line care teams.</p> <p>“That direct connection to patient care keeps me grounded in our shared purpose of making high-quality, affordable health care even better for our members,” Dr. Berman said.</p> <p>He earned his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and MBA from Indiana University and completed his internship there. He finished his residency in clinical anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. He is board certified in anesthesiology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <article> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About Kaiser Permanente</h3> <div> <div> </div> </div> <p>Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. 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. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.</p> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our industry Physicians News and announcements https://stage-about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/national-doctors-day-sending-thanks-to-our-physicians