Pros
The leadership of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is aggressively working towards advancing the reputation of the overall organization. KP's unique organizational structure has proven to be an effective solution in providing cost efficient healthcare in the long history and evolution of the industry. The organization is in an active phase of reinventing itself in all aspects by stimulating creativity and the freedom to "think outside of the box". The opportunities are significant to leverage KP's strengthes in the market place, thrusting it as a forerunner in the race to solve the nation's healthcare problems. Evidence of the continued evolution of KP's Health Plan proves that it is right on target with the rest of the organization to awaken the industry, the public and even the government as being an effective solution in today's healthcare crisis.
Cons
Change in culture needs to continue embracing new, fresh perspectives and not get so bogged down with historical ways of doing business. New blood continues to be infused throughout the organization with positive results surfacing everyday. Resistance to change is diminishing. New leadership is infusing a mindset towards openness and creativity. However, "politicing" still continues to damper forward progress in the reengineering process of a new culture. Slow but sure evidence is pointing to the rewards of testing new ideas both tactical and strategical. The well established organization is very large and it will take time for the changes in culture to permiate across all discipline boundaries.