Mr. Adams serves as chairman and CEO for Kaiser Permanente, an integrated nonprofit healthcare system where 243,795 employees aid in the care and coverage of over 12.6 million members via 40 hospitals and 610 medical offices. Under his leadership, the organization launched Risant Health in 2023 to expand access to its value-based care model, which delivers superior health outcomes, lower costs and increased equity. Mr. Adams has advanced initiatives to address health disparities, promoting workforce diversity to reflect the communities served by Kaiser Permanente. With over 40 years of healthcare experience, including 25 years at Kaiser Permanente, Mr. Adams was named to Time’s “TIME100 Health” list for 2024 thanks to his influence in reshaping the industry. He also contributes to global health and equity efforts through leadership roles in organizations like the World Economic Forum and ELEVATE, a mentoring program for Black healthcare executives.
