Chats Archives

Prescribing GLP-1s: Evidence, limits, expectations

February 16, 2026

How physicians integrate GLP1s into long-term weight management GLP-1 medications are reshaping the conversation around metabolic health and weight loss — but questions remain. In this PermanenteDocs Chat, Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Sean Hashmi, MD, nephrologist and obesity…

The future of care at home

November 13, 2025

Dr. Hemali Sudhalkar, discusses the future of care at home programs, including the evolving role of the physician, virtual care, and home visits — plus the policy steps needed to expand and sustain this model nationwide

Leading the future of pediatric care

October 7, 2025

A conversation on the present and future of pediatric care with Dr. Eloa Adams, addressing pediatric deserts, the role of value-based care, and ensuring community-based access for children.

What every physician should know about care experience (and why it matters)

June 3, 2025

Get insights on what every physician should know about the patient care experience from physician leader Wadie Marcos, MD.

Virtual oncology: Expert cancer care from anywhere

April 8, 2025

Learn how Kaiser Permanente’s Virtual Cancer Expert Review program is improving cancer outcomes through expert, coordinated and accessible care, powered by innovation, integration and a patient-first approach.

Wildfires, medicine, and community resilience: A physician’s role

February 12, 2025

Hear from physicians involved in the Southern California wildfire response talk about challenges and lessons learned

Trick or tweet: Navigating social media’s impact on young people

November 18, 2024

Listen to this conversation on strategies to help manage unhealthy social media use.

Vaccines, variants, and trends for respiratory virus season

November 4, 2024

Hear more about new vaccine strains and practical strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

Navigating the opioid crisis

September 30, 2024

Hear the latest in the opioid crisis from Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the American Medical Association's Substance Use and Pain Care Taskforce.

How physicians drive innovation in medical product selection

September 9, 2024

Learn how physicians play an integral role in evaluating medical products in an important conversation with Sande Irwin, MD, chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Product Council.