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Policy statements

The Permanente Federation has released official statements regarding a number of health care and public policy issues. These organizational statements are co-signed by executive medical directors of the Permanente Medical Groups as well as leaders of The Permanente Federation and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. In addition, The Permanente Federation has announced partnerships and positions on several public policy issues, ranging from firearm injury prevention to the opioid epidemic.

November 9, 2023 – Kaiser Permanente, AMA, AHA, ACHP, and AHIP announce the Common Health Coalition to strengthen the partnership between the U.S. health care and public health systems

October 11, 2023 – The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education announces new leadership and funding for equity-focused research

September 21, 2023 – Kaiser Permanente, National Academy of Medicine launch research initiative to support climate action, improve health and health equity

June 30, 2023 – Kaiser Permanente addresses the Supreme Court decision on LGBTQIA+ protections and reaffirms our commitment to equity

June 29, 2023 – Kaiser Permanente addresses the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in higher education and reaffirms our commitment to equity

March 29, 2023 – Kaiser Permanente partners on 3 initiatives to strengthen public health in the United States

January 26, 2023 – Kaiser Permanente commits $25 million to Center for Gun Violence Research and Education

September 28, 2022 – Kaiser Permanente commits $50 million to bolster programs that increase food and nutrition security

June 17, 2021 – The Permanente Federation co-CEOs release statement on Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act

February 26, 2021 – A message from Permanente leadership on uniting against AAPI violence

June 25, 2020 – Kaiser Permanente invests $100 million to fight racism and promote equity