Kaiser Permanente Colorado Names Greg Berman as Permanent Executive Medical Director
Event summary
- Greg Berman, MD, MBA, appointed president and executive medical director of Colorado Permanente Medical Group, effective March 28, 2026.
- Berman succeeds Jeff Krawcek, MD, who moved to executive vice president and chief executive officer for the KP Medical Foundation in 2025.
- Berman leads a group of over 1,100 physicians across more than 40 specialty departments serving about 500,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado.
- Berman brings 15 years of clinical and leadership experience with Kaiser Permanente, including roles in operations, transformation, and outpatient surgery.
The big picture
The appointment of Greg Berman as permanent executive medical director of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group underscores Kaiser Permanente's focus on physician-led leadership and operational excellence. This move comes amid broader industry trends toward integrated care models and physician engagement as key drivers of healthcare quality and affordability. With over 1,100 physicians and 500,000 members, the group's leadership transition will have significant implications for Kaiser Permanente's market position and service delivery in Colorado.
What we're watching
- Operational Continuity
- How Berman's permanent appointment will affect the stability and strategic direction of Kaiser Permanente's operations in Colorado.
- Physician Leadership
- Whether Berman's physician-as-leader mindset will drive meaningful changes in care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Berman will advance Kaiser Permanente's hospital relationships and care enhancements in the Denver metro area.