Kaiser Permanente names Emily Holliman president of Mid-Atlantic States region

A proven health care leader with more than 20 years of experience, Holiman brings deep experience in integrated care delivery, operational excellence, and value-based care. She joined Kaiser Permanente in the Mid-Atlantic States in 2023 as chief operating officer. Holliman has worked closely with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group and leaders across the organization to strengthen performance and position the market for sustainable growth.

"Under Emily's leadership, Kaiser Permanente has improved access, quality, member experiences, operational performance, and affordability in the mid-Atlantic states," said Craig Albanese, president of integrated care and coverage for Kaiser Permanente. "She has strengthened and extended our value-based care model and improved the health of our communities, which is essential to Kaiser Permanente's mission."

Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, Holliman served in senior leadership roles at other hospitals and health organizations nationwide. She was market vice president for Ardent Health Services' New Jersey market; CEO of Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, New Jersey; and president of Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Holliman has been recognized as one of Becker's Hospital Review's "Women CEOs of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know" and was included on the Maryland Daily Record's "Top 100 Women" list. She currently serves on the boards of Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Healthcare Council and previously served on several community and nonprofit boards.

Holliman earned both a Master of Science in health administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in commerce and business administration with a focus in health care management from the University of Alabama and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

"I am honored to lead Kaiser Permanente's mid-Atlantic states market," said Holliman. "Together with our exceptional physicians and care teams, we will continue to drive innovation, improve health outcomes, and expand access to high-quality, integrated care for the communities we serve."