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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.
June 25, 2025 – Kaiser Permanente commits to vaccine access and continues to provide flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at no cost to members
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