Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson of Kaiser Permanente Named No. 2 on Modern Healthcare List of Most Influential Health Care Leaders

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Aug 22, 2016, 11:00 ET

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernard J. Tyson, Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO, has been named the second most influential leader in health care by Modern Healthcare, a leading industry publication. President Barack Obama was named No. 1 on the list.

This is the third consecutive year Tyson has been recognized as the top health care CEO on the prestigious list. Tyson is cited for his "enduring influence" over the past year and for Kaiser Permanente "expanding its influence in healthcare delivery with the opening of its first medical school, expected by fall 2019."

"I am honored to be recognized among the most influential leaders in health care," said Tyson. "Modern Healthcare's annual ranking is a testament to the leaders who are working every day to impact health care for millions of Americans. The 200,000 employees and 19,000 physicians at Kaiser Permanente made my recognition possible, and together we are transforming the future of health."

Under Tyson's leadership, Kaiser Permanente serves as a model for the future of health through its industry-leading approach that is transforming care for the 21^st century. The organization continues its commitment to delivering quality care through innovation and technology rooted in patient-centered design and service. In the past year, Kaiser Permanente conducted nearly 59 million telehealth visits. In addition, Kaiser Permanente plans to launch its own school of medicine and to acquire Seattle-based Group Health. Tyson has also continued to champion specialty drug pricing reform and has advocated for greater dialogue on mental health nationally.

Eugene Washington, MD, president and CEO of Duke University Health System and member of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals boards of directors is recognized as No. 88 on the Modern Healthcare List.

Now in its 15^th year, Modern Healthcare's annual "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" list continues to honor individuals who make a significant impact on both the health care industry and within their organizations.

About Kaiser Permanente
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 more than 10.6 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal 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. For more information, go to: kp.org/share.

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