Issue Areas Archive - Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy

Adult Mental Health

We work to address the challenges in America’s mental health care system and improve the health and well-being of all the people we care for and serve.

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Coverage Policy

At Kaiser Permanente we believe we must unite around the goal of universal coverage.

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide critical supports for children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

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Environmental Stewardship

As the nation’s largest integrated health system, Kaiser Permanente is committed to promoting a healthy environment through responsible stewardship and sustainability practices.

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Schools systems have the power to improve the health of the communities they serve. In addition to playing a critical role in improving access to mental and physical health services, schools can connect families to other critical community supports.