Proximity, productivity, and profitability: Why small businesses win with Kaiser Permanente

As a small business owner, you should take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself. What if you could give your workforce access to top-tier health care that’s not only close to your business, but also designed to keep them healthier, happier, and more productive? That’s not just good human resources—it’s good business.

Your employees don’t simply get health care with a Kaiser Permanente plan. They get an ecosystem of care built around them, designed to meet their personal needs. Kaiser Permanente medical centers aren’t just local to your business—they’re one-stop facilities that let your employees cover more of their care needs in a single appointment. Telehealth options like video visits make care accessible from anywhere—living room or break room. For emergencies, they have Urgent Care and 24/7 Advanced Urgent Care facilities delivering care that would normally require a hospital trip. All this care is provided by top doctors¹ focused on prevention. They’re connected through a digital health record system that lets them all work together to produce the best health outcomes for patients.

With Kaiser Permanente’s focus on convenience, there’s always a way for members to get the quality care they need. What can this do for your business? Keep your employees on the job and productive, control health care costs, and boost your bottom line.

Investing in facilities where you need them to keep your employees healthy

With more than 35 medical centers across the Mid-Atlantic region, Kaiser Permanente makes it easy for your team to get the care they need, when and where they need it. These medical office buildings are strategically located near where your employees live and work. That means fewer sick days, less time away from the office, and more time on the job. Kaiser Permanente medical centers—many including urgent care—bring together primary care, specialty care, lab services, imaging, and pharmacy, all under one roof. Instead of spending a whole day or more visiting multiple locations for one health issue, your employees get comprehensive care in a single trip. The less time they spend juggling appointments, the more time they spend present, focused, and healthy at work.

And if something more urgent arises, Kaiser Permanente’s 24/7 Advanced Urgent Care centers are there for everything from sprained ankles to chest pain. They often offer services you won’t find at typical urgent care facilities, like CT scans and cardiac monitoring.

Think about it: With Kaiser Permanente, your employees can see their primary care doctors, get lab tests, and grab prescriptions on the way out—all in one building, and before their lunch hour ends.

Integration that works for you

Small businesses thrive on efficiency—and so does Kaiser Permanente. Their integrated system of care is built around communication and coordination. Through an industry-leading digital health record system, their doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and specialists stay connected and in sync.

What does that mean for you? When your employee gets care, their entire medical team is in the loop, leading to faster diagnoses and better outcomes.

Urgent care that’s actually urgent

Let’s face it: not everything fits neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule. That’s why Kaiser Permanente’s Urgent Care centers are available when your team needs them most. Many are Advanced Urgent Care centers open 24/7 with around-the-clock services not typically available in other urgent care facilities, such as CT scans, cardiac monitoring, and more. With emergency-trained physicians and advanced diagnostics, these facilities offer more than just band-aid solutions—they offer real urgent care, fast.

And because everything is connected through the integrated system, every urgent care visit supports long-term wellness. That sprained wrist today? It won’t turn into a chronic issue tomorrow, because nothing gets lost in translation.

Virtual care that’s virtually perfect

In today’s world, remote work isn’t the only thing that’s gone virtual—so has health care. Kaiser Permanente offers $0 virtual care options, including video visits, phone consults, e-visits, and 24/7 medical advice.² Whether your employees are on the job, at home, or out of town, they can get care without stepping foot in a medical center.

Video visits connect members with their primary care doctors, behavioral health providers, dermatologists, pediatricians, and more.² No travel time, no waiting room. Just quick, high-quality care that keeps your employees on the job instead of on sick leave.

Virtual care isn’t just convenient—it’s a cost-saver. Fewer in-person visits means reduced transportation costs, fewer disruptions to the workday, and less risk of germ exposure. And with on-demand options and fast response times, your team gets the right care, right away.

Healthy teams = healthy profits

Here’s a truth every business owner should know: sick employees cost money. According to a 2020 study by the Integrated Benefits Institute, poor health costs the U.S. economy $575 billion annually, including 1.5 billion days of lost productivity. That’s a big hit to any bottom line—especially for small businesses.

But with a partner like Kaiser Permanente, you’re not just getting a health plan. You’re getting a business strategy that includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and early intervention, all aimed at reducing costs and keeping your team healthier for longer.

For example, Kaiser Permanente’s high rates of preventive screenings lead to early cancer detection and better chronic disease management, resulting in lower mortality rates and lower treatment costs. In fact, they save over $4,000 per diabetic patient annually. If every diabetic in the U.S. had their level of care, it would save over $23 billion a year.^3,4

A workforce worth investing in

Whether you’re managing a five-person team or a fifty-person operation, investing in employee health is an investment in your business’s success. Healthy employees are more engaged, more productive, and more loyal. They take fewer sick days, have lower turnover, and contribute more to your bottom line.

With top doctors delivering top-rated care,^1,5 Kaiser Permanente is the partner that helps you build the kind of workforce your business—and your customers—can count on.

The Final Word

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and just like your employees depend on you, you need a partner that’s as committed to your success as you are.

With proximity, integrated care, urgent access, and virtual convenience, Kaiser Permanente offers more than a health plan. They offer a health advantage.

Choose Kaiser Permanente and give your business the competitive edge of a healthier, happier workforce.