Kaiser Permanente has recently announced the formation of a new nonprofit entity, Risant Health, which is comprised of hospitals and doctors. This move reflects the trend of increased consolidation within the healthcare industry. The addition of Geisinger’s 10 hospitals and 1,700 physicians to this group marks the beginning of this process.
Since then, there has been speculation about which additional health systems will join Risant Health. Financial reports suggest that several health systems are in a similar position to Geisinger and could potentially become targets for Kaiser. However, at this time, the identities of these organizations remain unknown.
The impact of being absorbed by Kaiser on patients and local communities remains uncertain, as it is unclear how this unique structure will affect costs and the quality of care provided. As such, it is important for stakeholders in the healthcare industry to closely monitor developments related to Risant Health and its potential impact on the landscape.
