Premera Blue Cross, Kinwell Medical Group Make Strides in Increasing Access to Quality, Affordable Primary Care | PR Newswire [Video]

Kinwell clinics see a 67 percent increase in patient visits while Premera’s community investments continue to thrive

, /PRNewswire/ — Premera Blue Cross, one of the largest not-for-profit health plans in the Pacific Northwest, and Kinwell Medical Group are marking Kinwell’s third anniversary by announcing a 67 percent increase in total patient visits in the last year, surpassing 79,000 appointments.

Kinwell serves patients with Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise Health Plan of Washington coverage. The Washington-based network, which includes 16 locations and a statewide virtual clinic, has also added several new services to broaden their advanced primary care model. In addition, strategic investments Premera made in the primary care workforce pipeline are continuing to improve access to care for communities across the state.

In 2024, Kinwell hired 28 new clinicians across the state, including behavioral health specialists, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Kinwell’s model prioritizes stronger patient-provider relationships by offering longer appointment …