What’s causing the physician shortage and how to fix it: The Permanente Journal panel

Experts detail solutions to the growing medical workforce gap created by demographic shifts, retiring physicians and more

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Modern Healthcare Names Southern California Permanente Medical Group’s Khang Nguyen, MD, to its 2026 Innovators Awards List

National Permanente physician leaders to share insights on health care’s future, new technology, and value-based care at Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting

Dr. Davidoff spotlights value-based care and workplace safety

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