What are the Permanente Medical Groups?
Collectively, the 8 Permanente Medical Groups form one of the largest medical groups in the country, practicing exclusively within Kaiser Permanente. They are self-governed, physician-led prepaid, multispecialty, and composed of more than 25,000 physicians. The Permanente Medical Groups partner with Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Hospitals to deliver coordinated, high-quality care to 12.6 million Kaiser Permanente members.
The Permanente Medical Groups deliver world-class care in eight regions from Hawaii to Maryland.
Permanente physicians work collaboratively in a value-based care model that emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes, supported by proven medical innovations. They lead both clinical decisions and care delivery, ensuring that medical expertise — not financial incentives or insurance administrators — drives care plans.
Aligning physicians, care teams, and health systems around these shared goals helps improve outcomes while making care more efficient and affordable.
Why the Permanente Medical Groups are the best place to work
- Today, Permanente Medical Groups are recognized as leaders in:
- Value-based care delivery
- Population health management
- Preventive care and chronic disease management
- Health equity and access
Physicians working within the Permanente Medical Groups have ample opportunity to grow, lead, and play a role in transforming health care across many career paths.
To learn more, explore why our physicians consider Kaiser Permanente the best place to practice medicine and find your next opportunity on our Career Search portal.