Newsmakers Archives - Permanente Medicine

Paul Thottingal, MD, tells Health.com that most interactions are low risk for fully vaccinated

July 22, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader suggests that vaccinated people may want to take precautions to protect everyone against delta variant when gathering with unvaccinated people.

Ramin Davidoff, MD, shares his career journey with Managed Healthcare Executive

July 22, 2021

The Permanente Federation’s co-CEO says medical training at Kaiser Permanente supported his focus on what’s best for the patient.

Tatjana Kolevska, MD, discusses cancer prevention and detection on Reuters panel

July 21, 2021

The medical director for Kaiser Permanente’s Excellence in Cancer Care Program says it’s in our power to eliminate 42% of cancers.

Stephen Parodi, MD, tells AP that Kaiser Permanente is prepared for surge as delta variant spreads

July 19, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says that COVID-19 cases have doubled across the organization’s 36 California hospitals to more than 400 in the past 3 weeks.

Stephen Parodi, MD, speaks with CNN International about coronavirus variants, boosters

July 12, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says 99% of hospitalizations in California are among people who remain unvaccinated.

Northwest Permanente study shows telehealth cuts carbon footprint from outpatients by half

July 8, 2021

Northwest Permanente researchers published research in The Journal of Climate Change and Health, which shows that telehealth, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, led to a steep reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with outpatient visits.

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, discusses ‘harvesting’ learnings from COVID-19 to improve patient care in Becker’s podcast

June 30, 2021

The Permanente Federation co-CEO shared how the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted profound and widespread change, particularly when it comes to innovation and technology best practices.

Matthew Daley, MD, tells New York Times U.S. COVID-19 vaccines remain safe

June 25, 2021

The CPMG pediatrician and member of a CDC vaccine advisory committee says that despite rare heart problems following vaccination, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination greatly outweigh the risks in young people.

In Becker’s podcast, Edward Lee, MD, stresses that innovation and technology drive quality care

June 23, 2021

The Permanente Federation chief information officer shares how the Permanente Medical Groups maintained their reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes during the pandemic thanks to technology, a person-centered focus, and integrated care delivery.

Dawn Clark, MD, tells AMA that entire health care org must commit to reducing physician burnout

June 18, 2021

Southern California Permanente Medical Group chief wellness officer says attaining joy in medicine requires attention to the clinical experience across the health care system.

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