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11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kaiser Permanente
Over the last 50 years, Kaiser Permanente has created an unrivaled health care delivery system in Hawaii. Here is a list of important facts to help you understand Kaiser Permanente Hawaii in the 21st century.
- Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is ranked #1 in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report/National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2009-1010 "America's Best Health Insurance Plans" rankings.
- You choose your own doctor.
- The Hawaii Permanente Medical Group has over 400 physicians covering every major medical specialty. More than 93% doctors are board certified—one of the highest board certification rates in the state.
- At Kaiser Permanente, you don't just work with your doctor. You get the support of an entire health care team, creating a seamless care experience for you and your family.
- Kaiser Permanente medical offices are linked electronically, giving doctors and specialists immediate access to your medical records.
- KP members get FREE 24/7 access to their own secure, personal health information online at kp.org. Just log on to email your doctor, schedule an appointment, view most test results, and more.
- There are 17 Kaiser Permanente facilities on the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii and numerous contracted providers on Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai, so finding a location near you is easy.
- Most Kaiser Permanente facilities offer multiple health services under one roof, so you can take care of several health needs all in one stop.
- For medical emergencies, Kaiser Permanente covers emergency care from providers anywhere in the world.
- Rather than just treating illness, KP focuses on prevention by providing the tools, resources, and people necessary to help businesses keep their employees healthy and productive.
- Kaiser Permanente is the nation’s largest not-for-profit health plan, serving more than 8.6 million members.


