Health System Vendor Credentialing Guide

Kaiser Permanente Vendor Credentialing

Kaiser Permanente operates its own internal vendor credentialing portal — not Symplr or GHX. Registration must be done directly with Kaiser for each facility.

At a Glance

Credentialing Platform	Kaiser Vendor Portal
System Size	39 hospitals and 618+ medical offices across 8 states
Primary Locations	California • Oregon • Washington • Colorado • Georgia • Hawaii • Maryland • Virginia
Typical Processing Time	10–21 business days

How to Get Credentialed at Kaiser Permanente

Contact Kaiser Vendor Relations

Reach out to the specific Kaiser facility vendor relations office to begin.

Register on the Kaiser Vendor Portal

Create your account at vendor.kp.org using your business credentials.

Complete the Application

Fill in all required business and personal information in the Kaiser portal.

Submit Required Documentation

Upload all compliance documents including insurance and background checks.

Facility-Level Review

Each Kaiser facility conducts its own review — approval at one does not carry over.

Annual Renewal

Kaiser credentials must be renewed annually — set reminders well in advance.

Required Documents

✓Background Check

✓Drug Screen

✓General Liability Insurance ($2M+)

✓Immunization Records

✓Photo ID

✓W-9 Form

✓Non-Disclosure Agreement

✓Product Training Certification

Tips for Fast Approval

▶Kaiser does not use Symplr or GHX — register directly through the Kaiser vendor portal.
▶Approval at one Kaiser facility does not grant access to others — each approves independently.
▶Kaiser requires higher liability insurance minimums ($2M per occurrence) than most systems.
▶Allow extra time — Kaiser’s internal process typically takes longer than Symplr-based systems.