Kaiser Permanente Appointed New Health Plan Executive
Tom Curtin has been named the executive vice president of the organization's National Health Plan.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
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Kaiser Permanente has promoted Tom Curtin to executive vice president of its National Health Plan. Curtin, a 22-year veteran of the organization, has served as the interim leader of the division since May 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment aims to strengthen the organization's strategic operations, with a focus on improving affordability and expanding access to value-based care across its network. Curtin reports directly to Chair and CEO Greg Adams as he takes on this permanent leadership role.
Kaiser Permanente currently serves 12.9 million members across nine states and Washington, D.C. The system added 223,000 members during 2026.
The players
Tom Curtin
He is the newly appointed executive vice president of the National Health Plan at Kaiser Permanente and has a 22-year tenure with the organization.
Greg Adams
He serves as the Chair and CEO of Kaiser Permanente and oversees the organization's national leadership team.
The details
In his new role, Curtin oversees the strategy and operations for the National Health Plan. He previously served as senior vice president and commercial chief growth officer and continues to chair the board of the Kaiser Permanente Georgia region.
Timeline
Tom Curtin began serving as the interim leader of the National Health Plan in May 2026.
Kaiser Permanente added 223,000 new members during 2026.
The official news release regarding the appointment was issued on September 29, 2026.
The appointment of Tom Curtin became effective on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition occurs as Kaiser Permanente manages a large-scale network serving 12.9 million members. The move reflects a broader industry trend of prioritizing value-based care models to maintain competitive positioning within the national healthcare market.
The leadership change is designed to impact plan affordability and service accessibility for the organization's 12.9 million members. Customers may see shifts in health plan strategy as the company focuses on long-term growth and value-based care delivery.
The takeaway
Internal promotions often signal a commitment to maintaining existing cultural initiatives during periods of organizational expansion. Investors and members should monitor how this leadership adjustment impacts the system's focus on healthcare affordability in the coming fiscal year.
Further reading
Learn more about organizational leadership changes in the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
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