Bernard Tyson Biography, Wiki

Bernard Tyson was an American executive. He was the current CEO of integrated managed care consortium Kaiser Permanente at the time of his death, the largest such organization in the United States, which provides health care to 12 million people.

Bernard Tyson was one of the greatest champions of social care as a critical pillar of health. His legacy will live on and the fight to bring human and social services to the same priority level as healthcare will continue! May he Rest In Peace.https://t.co/OOW3d6typz

— Taylor Justice (@TayJustice) November 10, 2019

Bernard Tyson Bio

Bernard J. Tyson was president and CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals, known as Kaiser Permanente, one of the leading integrated providers of health care and nonprofit health plans in the United States. With an annual operating income of nearly $ 80 billion, Kaiser Permanente serves 12.3 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Under Tyson’s leadership, Kaiser Permanente continues to lead and set the expectation of providing affordable, affordable and high-quality medical care and improving the health of its members and the 68 million residents in their communities. TIME has included him in his list of the most influential people in the world and named him one of the 50 Health Care. In addition, Modern Healthcare has named him as one of the most influential people in health care for 5 consecutive years. Tyson is a member of the board of directors of the American Heart Association and Salesforce. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Vice President of the Americas of the International Federation of Health Plans, and is administrator of the Global Challenge of the World Economic Forum on the Future of Health.

Bernard Tyson Age

Hew was 60 years old.

Bernard Tyson Early life 

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area,

Bernard Tyson Education

Tyson received a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA degree from Golden Gate University.

Bernard Tyson Career

He was previously president and chief operating officer of the company for two years. His promotion was announced on November 5, 2011, and he is the first African American to hold that position.
According to His LinkedIn Profile He has worked at Kaiser for over 30 years.

• Chairman and CEO

  Dates EmployedJul 2013 – Present

  Employment Duration6 yrs 5 mos

  Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, one of America’s most innovative, integrated health care providers and not-for-profit health plans with annual operating revenue of more than $65 billion. Kaiser Permanente serves more than 11.8 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia.

• TitlePresident and COO

  Dates Employed2010 – Jun 2013

  Employment Duration3 yrs

  LocationOakland, California

  Held position as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Oakland, California-based health care organization.

• TitleExecutive Vice President, Health Plan and Hospital Operations

  Dates Employed2006 – 2010

  Employment Duration4 yrs

  LocationOakland, California

  Served as Executive Vice President for Health Plan and Hospital Operations, responsible for both the care and coverage for members within one of the nation’s largest health plans and hospital systems – 37 Kaiser Permanente-owned hospitals as well as more than 600 medical offices across America.

• TitleSenior Vice President, Brand Strategy & Management

  Dates Employed2002 – 2006

  Employment Duration4 yrs

  LocationOakland, California

  Authored Kaiser Permanente’s brand promise, Thrive and led Kaiser Permanente to deliver on that promise by bringing a fully integrated approach to care and coverage that is helping members to achieve their aspirations of total health.

• TitleHospital Administrator and Division President

  Dates Employed1997 – 2002

  Employment Duration5 yrs

  Served Kaiser Permanente for over 29 years and have successfully managed all major aspects of the organization, from serving as a hospital administrator to Division President, leading Kaiser Permanente’s business in the organization’s regions beyond its California stronghold, particularly building Kaiser Permanente’s presence in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Bernard Tyson Boards and awards

He was named the third most influential person in health care by Modern Healthcare in 2015. In 2014, Modern Healthcare named him the second most influential person in health care.
Tyson was honored on the 2017 TIME 100 Most Influential People list as a leading authority on public health in America. Tyson was also selected among Time Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Health Care for 2018.
He serves on the board of the American Heart Association. 

Bernard Tyson Articles

Food for Life: No one in America should go hungry

I’ve discussed Kaiser Permanente’s work to tackle one of the most pressing issues related to the health of those who live in our community – ensuring everyone has a roof over their head. It’s critical work and we’re committed to making progress against a problem that is far too prevalent. Read More

Bernard Tyson Organization

• American Heart Association
• American Heart Association
• America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
• Bay Area Council
• International Federation of Health Plans
• Salesforce
• The Business Council
• The Executive Leadership Council
• World Economic Forum’s Global Challenge on the Future of Health
• World Economic Forum’s Health Governors Community
• American Heart Association
• American Heart Association
• America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
• Bay Area Council
• International Federation of Health Plans
• Salesforce
• The Business Council
• The Executive Leadership Council
• World Economic Forum’s Global Challenge on the Future of Health
• World Economic Forum’s Health Governors Community

Bernard Tyson Twitter

Tweets by BernardJTyson

Bernard Tyson Salary, Networth

As Independent Director of salesforce.com, inc, the total compensation of Bernard Tyson at salesforce.com, inc is $ 151,165. There are 14 executives on salesforce.com, who are paid more, and Marc Benioff has the highest compensation of $ 4,653,360.

Bernard Tyson Death, Bernard Tyson Cause of Death

Health care provider Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson died Sunday at the age of 60. He “unexpectedly passed away early today in his sleep,” Kaiser Permanente says.
Bernard Tyson Cause of Death not disclosed so far.

Bernard Tyson Tributes

Tributes to Tyson have begun to pour in through social media.

Big loss in healthcare. Bernard Tyson was a longtime leader and more recent CEO of Kaiser and the 2012 keynote speaker for our @YaleHealthCare conference @yalesom @YaleSPH #RIP https://t.co/dh20BoumLp

— (((Howard Forman))) (@thehowie) November 10, 2019

So sad to hear of the passing of Bernard Tyson. We have been friends, colleagues, and competitors for over 35 years ago. Rest in peace my friend. Love to your family.

— Sarah Krevans (@SarahKrevans) November 10, 2019

Terrible news! Praying for my family back home after the loss of my cousin Bernard Tyson. He was not only the CEO of Kaiser Permanente but the first black person to hold the position. Sad day today ? pic.twitter.com/A9J4FkjX4R

— DeVon Pouncey (@Pounce_Sation) November 10, 2019

Deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Kaiser CEO Bernard Tyson. He was an extraordinary person, a health equity visionary — he also helped me establish the race beat @FortuneMagazine. Sending love to his family and gratitude for his contributionshttps://t.co/P8iQTC6gpT

— Ellen McGirt (@ellmcgirt) November 10, 2019