Superior preventive care — the key to substantial cost savings
Our system is designed to identify potential risks and diagnose existing health issues before they become serious and costly. Through proactive screening, prevention, and early intervention, we help employees better manage chronic conditions and serious illnesses — or even avoid them altogether.
Plus, embedded electronic alerts remind care teams and members about upcoming or overdue screenings — so even if an employee can’t remember when they had their last screening, they’ll know when they need a new one. And data from more than 12 million members helps us continuously optimize our preventive care practices and spread them quickly across Kaiser Permanente — resulting in unrivaled population health management capabilities that help minimize employer cost and maximize employee health.
Better prevention in action
High blood pressure control — Annual medical costs are $7,418 higher for employees with high blood pressure.1 Nearly 8 in 10 Kaiser Permanente members with hypertension have it under control — 25% above the national average.2
Cancer screenings — Compared to the national average, our screening rates are 8% higher for breast cancer, 12% higher for cervical cancer, and 18% higher for colorectal cancer.3 This helps us spot cancer sooner and start evidence-based treatment earlier, reducing the need for costly and invasive treatments, and supporting healthier outcomes.