Kaiser Permanente

The author was given this assignment to determine the key characteristics of the users of the products and/or services of the chosen health care provider Kaiser Permanente. Secondly, to analyze the competitive environment. Thirdly, to determine which tools of the marketing mix is available and would be most effective. Fourthly, to determine the best possible pricing strategy for at least one of the products or services offered. Lastly, to provide at least three (3) qualified sources to support…

The group observed and analyzed was held at Kaiser Permanente, Psychiatry Department. The Intensive outpatient program (IOP) is held three times a week and each session is three hours. The purpose of the IOP program is for group members to explore and resolve their problems. Kaiser endorsed their mission is: “to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members” and the IOP’s purpose clearly addresses this mission statement. This is Kaiser’s most…

I have been dedicated towards my studies since childhood thanks to the teachings my father has instilled in me. My career in the nursing field has been guided by two principles: (1) improving access to quality health care services for undeserved populations such as the poor, homeless, and orphans and, (2) teaching and delivering culturally competent and compassionate care. My educational background and volunteer experience has broadened my knowledge and has increased my depth of understanding of…

In addition, a Kaiser Permanente Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) tool was used. The HVA tool complies hazards and the risks associated with each of them into a chart which helps to prioritize hazard mitigation planning (California Hospital Association, 2017). The results…

The One-Stop Shop: A Kaiser Permanente Case Study Review Established in the 1930s by Henry J. Kaiser and Dr. Sidney as a health care program for construction, shipyard, and steel mill employees, in 1945 Kaiser Permanente (KP) opened enrollment to the public (Our History, 2016). Despite many challenges and set backs, KP has become one of the leading and largest healthcare providers in the United States (SPEC Associates, 2011; "Labor Management," n.d.). However, is KP ready to meet the health…

processes and interactions by which workforce planning and development is evolving in this new environment. Informed by the theory of loosely coupled systems (LCS), we use a case study design to examine how workforce changes are being managed in Kaiser Permanente and Montefiore Health System. We conducted site visits with in-depth interviews with 8 to 10 stakeholders in each organization. Both systems prove a concern for the impact of change on their workforce and have made commitments to avoid…

I will focus on Penrose- St. Francis Hospital here in Colorado Springs, Colorado which is a non-profit faith based entity for the local community. If one were to review their website, even with the designation of a non-profit status they are consistently ranked at the highest levels for service. Penrose St. Francis was awarded the following: • Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence in 2014, 2015, and 2016 • Americas 50 Best Hospitals Award in 2013, 2014 and 2015 • Women’s Health…

A paradigm is simply how an individual, or in this case a nation, views the world and it will guide all of their decisions, biases, and logic. Kaiser William II, Germany’s emperor prior and during World War I, was the mastermind behind an ideology that felt all of the surrounding European powers were working together to keep Germany weak. Kaiser William II saw King Edward I, King of England, charismatically enter in alliances and ratify treaties with nations that surrounded Germany, which only…

building trust with the volunteers as a new manager. I believe that I have demonstrated the KP Behaviors in my daily work for the past 6 months as an employee of Kaiser. In addition, I believe that I can continue to grow. I look forward to developing better working relationships with the leadership, staff, physicians, and volunteers. Kaiser offers an amazing amount of educational opportunities and I look forward to participating and implementing as many as…

1. Why does the Medicaid program receive a great deal of attention each year in the state of Florida? From legislators? From providers? From health plans? The Medicaid program of the government plays a critical role in the reduction of the uninsured by expanding eligibility to include nearly all low income adults with incomes at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, but not limited to children and parents, individuals with diverse physical and mental conditions and disabilities, and…