For the second time in as many weeks, Kaiser Permanente Northern California has been awarded top honors for quality care.
The latest honor comes from the Center for Data Insights and Innovation, which awarded Kaiser’s Northern and Southern California health systems 5 stars for providing high-quality care to patients across multiple specialties. They are the only hospital health plan to receive the highest score in the 2025-26 California Health Care Quality Report Cards report.
In addition, Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Southern California were also recognized with 5 stars for behavioral and mental health care. Kaiser Permanente Northern California is also a leader in the state with 5-star ratings for diabetes, cardiac, prenatal care, and care of children.
“Year after year, Kaiser Permanente Northern California remains a proven industry leader in providing high-quality care to our members and patients,” said Mike Bowers, FACHE, interim president of Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California region. “These ratings are a testament to the dedication of our clinical care teams who aim to provide exceptional patient care that leads to improved health outcomes.”
Kaiser Permanente Northern California also received 5 stars for preventive care and appropriateness of tests, treatments, and procedures.
“This recognition of clinical excellence across multiple specialties — from mental health to prenatal care –– is a direct reflection of our physicians, nurses, and care teams who consistently deliver world-class, high-value care,” said Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group. “We take great pride in the trust our 4.6 million members place in us, and we remain committed to providing them with exceptional care and service every day.”
The announced honor comes on the heals of Kaiser’s two Solano County hospitals earning top grades in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 biannual Safety Grade .
The 2025-26 Center for Data Insights report card provides California health care consumers with side-by-side comparisons of the 19 largest HMOs and PPOs in the state. It rates health plans on dozens of standard-of-care measures of treatment and prevention of a range of conditions that have significant implications for personal health.