Kaiser Permanente Names Mike Bowers President of Northern California Region

Bowers has served as interim leader since February 2025.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kaiser Permanente has named Mike Bowers as president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in Northern California. Bowers has served as the region's interim president since February 2025, overseeing operations for 21 hospitals and 203 medical offices, as well as the health care and coverage of 4.6 million Kaiser Permanente members.

Why it matters

Bowers' appointment comes at a critical time for Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region, as the healthcare provider aims to maintain its position as a leading provider in the state and continue delivering high-quality, affordable care to its growing member base.

The details

Under Bowers' interim leadership, the Northern California region achieved significant improvements in care quality, patient safety, and affordability through an innovative care delivery redesign process. The region also earned national recognition, receiving seven prestigious Beacon Awards from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

  • Bowers has served as interim president since February 2025.
  • Bowers joined Kaiser Permanente in 2022 as senior vice president for health plan and hospital operations in Northern California.

The players

Mike Bowers

The newly appointed president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in Northern California, who has served as the region's interim president since February 2025.

Craig T. Albanese, MD

The president of Integrated Care and Coverage at Kaiser Permanente, who praised Bowers' leadership and the region's performance under his interim tenure.

Kaiser Permanente

A leading healthcare provider and not-for-profit health plan, committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare services and improving the health of its members and the communities it serves.

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What they’re saying

“Mike's leadership has strengthened our operational performance, expanded our joint efforts with The Permanente Medical Group, and elevated the experience we provide to our members.”

— Craig T. Albanese, MD, President, Integrated Care and Coverage, Kaiser Permanente (biospace.com)

The takeaway

Bowers' appointment as the permanent president of Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region underscores the healthcare provider's commitment to maintaining its strong position in the state and continuing to deliver high-quality, affordable care to its growing member base.