Kaiser Permanente appoints president of Northern California Region

Kaiser Permanente has announced the appointment of Mike Bowers as president of its Northern California Region.

Bowers, who has been interim leader for the past year, will serve as president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals of Northern California, according to the Feb. 9 announcement.

Bowers joined Kaiser in 2022 as senior vice president for health plan and hospital operations in Northern California. In the past year, he has overseen operations for 21 hospitals and 203 medical offices.

“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,” said Dr. Craig T. Albanese, president of Integrated Care and Coverage. “His proven ability to deliver meaningful results positions our Northern California region for continued growth and long-term success.”

Bowers is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He earned his Master of Health Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston–Clear Lake, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh.