Kaiser Permanente's Commitment to Heart Health Recognized by American Heart Association
Kaiser Permanente has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to heart and stroke care, with 38 hospitals earning the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus award and 38 earning the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. This achievement highlights the organization's dedication to providing high-quality care and its efforts in managing diabetes. Kaiser Permanente's coordinated care model, which brings doctors, specialists, and health plans together, plays a significant role in the organization's success in heart health.
Key Takeaways:
- Kaiser Permanente members are 33% less likely to lose years of life due to heart disease compared to non-members in their community.
- 38 Kaiser Permanente hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to heart and stroke care through the Get With The Guidelines program.
- 38 Kaiser Permanente hospitals earned the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus award for 2025, with an additional 2 hospitals earning the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Honor Roll.
- Kaiser Permanente has 40 hospitals in California, Oregon, and Hawaii, and is a leader in helping people control risk factors for heart disease through its coordinated care model.
- The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program has recognized high-performing hospitals for more than 20 years.
Statistics:
- 33%: decrease in years lost due to heart disease among Kaiser Permanente members compared to non-members in their community.
- 38: number of Kaiser Permanente hospitals recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to heart and stroke care.
- 38: number of Kaiser Permanente hospitals earning the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus award for 2025.
- 40: number of Kaiser Permanente hospitals in California, Oregon, and Hawaii.
Sources:
- Kaiser Permanente's press release dated Aug. 20 (no specific year mentioned)