Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health complete joint venture to serve northern Nevada

OAKLAND, Calif., and RENO, Nev. - Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health have completed the transaction to finalize their joint venture to operate a health plan and new outpatient care delivery system in northern Nevada. Under the agreement, Hometown Health - the health plan previously owned by Renown Health - is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health.

This joint venture marks Kaiser Permanente's entry into northern Nevada, expanding access to high-quality, value-based care in local communities, and represents an important advancement in the organization's ongoing strategy to extend value-based care to additional communities across the United States.

"Our mission calls us to bring high-quality, affordable health care and coverage to more people and communities," said Greg A. Adams, chair and chief executive officer of Kaiser Permanente. "This joint venture with Renown Health allows us to extend our value-based care model and nation-leading health outcomes to northern Nevada, in collaboration with Renown Health's trusted local teams. Together, we will improve health outcomes; expand access to affordable, high-quality care; and serve the needs of this growing community."

Through this joint venture, Kaiser Permanente will introduce its integrated care and coverage model to the Reno area, building on Renown Health's strong local reputation and recognized leadership in value-based care. Together, Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health will provide members with a seamless care experience across both organizations.

Kaiser Permanente will operate the existing Del Monte Lane medical offices and open two additional facilities in 2026. Each location will offer primary and specialty care, a lab, and general radiology. In 2027, Kaiser Permanente-owned retail pharmacies will be available for patient convenience in addition to Renown Pharmacy. Kaiser Permanente members will also be able to access a full spectrum of Renown Health services - including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care. Kaiser Permanente's full digital health platform will also be available to members in 2027.

New health plan options for northern Nevada are in development, and Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health will share more information before fall 2026 open enrollment - including plan choices and how residents can enroll for coverage starting in the 2027 plan year. At this time, Kaiser Permanente members and Hometown Health members can continue to access care just as they do today.

"This joint venture is about meeting the evolving needs of our community and providing more choices for patients and employers in a growing region," said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Renown Health. "Renown Health's deep roots in northern Nevada, combined with Kaiser Permanente's national leadership in care and coverage, will help us deliver on our shared mission to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable for all."

The following leadership team has been appointed to guide the region's efforts to expand integrated, high-quality care and coverage and deliver a truly integrated Kaiser Permanente member experience in the region.