Timely ‘tele-triage’ of chest pain
Research led by Dana Sax, MD, found that tele-triage of chest pain can safely refer people for care in venues other than the Emergency Department.
Randy Bergen, MD, shares societal benefits of immunization on Healthline
Randy Bergen, MD, a pediatrician with The Permanente Medical Group, speaks about the societal benefits of immunization in a Healthline story, “This Is What Happens When Children Don’t Get Vaccinated.”
Edward M. Ellison, MD, shines light on epidemic of physician suicides
In a USA Today opinion piece, Kaiser Permanente physician leader Edward M. Ellison, MD, emphasizes the importance of physician wellness initiatives to combat physician burnout.
Brian Bost, MD, discusses Kaiser Permanente’s gender I.D. practice for transgender members
A front page story in today’s Denver Post looks at various ways health care systems are addressing transgender patients in medical records, citing as an example Kaiser Permanente’s practice of gender self-identification in electronic health records.
Identifying risk early to improve quality of life
Karen Ching, MD, PharmD, is a national Permanente quality leader who focuses on initiatives improving care for patients with complex conditions.
Podcast: Power in partnership – A conversation with ACHP’s Ceci Connolly
The latest Permanente Medicine Podcast provides a unique perspective on how increased collaboration between health plans and care providers has the power to change the health care industry.
Hunger as a vital sign
Permanente physicians are committed to addressing food insecurity for their patients and in the communities they serve, starting the sometimes difficult but important conversation that leads to total health.
Kaiser Permanente will continue its care for transgender people even if federal requirements are removed
The organization joined more than 50 other major companies and organizations signing a statement of support of transgender equality.
Stephen Tarnoff, MD, in Modern Healthcare on improving patient health literacy, outcomes
Kaiser Permanente’s personalized approach to disseminating information to its patients, resulting in better informed patients and outcomes, is highlighted in a recent Modern Healthcare story, which quotes Stephen Tarnoff, MD, president and executive medical director of the Washington Permanente Medical Group.
Michael Kanter, MD, Honored with APHA’s Prestigious Donabedian Award for Health Care Quality
Permanente Medicine Quality Leader Recognized for Contributions to Health Care Quality Improvement Permanente physician leader Michael Kanter, MD, received Monday the 19th Annual Donabedian Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA) for his exemplary leadership in reducing diagnostic errors…