Mayor Kasim Reed and Invest Atlanta announced uesterday Kaiser Permanente will expand its presence in Atlanta by opening a new information technology (IT) campus in Midtown. The new IT campus is expected to create approximately 900 high technology jobs by 2019 and an estimated total economic impact of more than $363.9 million based on IMPLAN Analysis.

“I am delighted to welcome Kaiser Permanente’s new technology center to the City of Atlanta,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “This relocation brings 900 new, well-paying jobs to our community, and in choosing Atlanta, Kaiser Permanente will be near world-class tech talent and part of a thriving network of leading technology and healthcare IT firms. We could not be more pleased with Kaiser Permanente’s decision.”

The new IT campus in Midtown will consist of 157,000 square feet and will anchor the building located at 1375 Peachtree Street, NE in Atlanta. The location offers easy access to major highways and public transit.

“We are delighted to bring a new IT campus to Georgia,” said Julie Miller-Phipps, president of Kaiser Permanente Georgia. “The Atlanta area is a strong health technology hub with a high availability of tech talent, making it the ideal location for Kaiser Permanente’s new IT campus. We’re happy to be supporting Georgia’s economy with a healthy dose of new high-tech jobs, and to further demonstrate our commitment to improve the health and well-being of the communities that we serve.”

Kaiser Permanente is known for its leadership in health information technology. The health care provider, which is Georgia’s largest not-for-profit health plan serving nearly 280,000 members, uses industry-leading technology to deliver high quality, personalized care to its members and patients.

“Our IT organization drives the technology that enables Kaiser Permanente to coordinate patient care and improve health outcomes,” said Kaiser Permanente Chief Information Officer Dick Daniels. “These new technology employees will be essential to our mission to provide the best care possible and empower our members to take an active role in managing their health and wellness.”

This expansion brings Kaiser Permanente’s total presence in Georgia to more than 4,000 employees and physicians.

“It’s a perfect match: Kaiser Permanente is a leader in health care innovation, and they chose Georgia because we’re a top state for technology talent and a great place to do business,” said Chris Carr, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Individuals interested in applying for a position with Kaiser Permanente may visit www.kp.org/jobs.