Ted O’Connell, MD, discusses his role helping to increase critical oxygen supply during the pandemic
The Permanente Medical Group family physician discussed his role in developing ”OxiKit” – an open-source oxygen concentrator — with AMA News.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses benefits of continuing advanced care at home programs
The associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group discussed the role hospital-at-home care delivery is playing in increasing patient satisfaction and quality outcomes with HealthTech Magazine.
Richard Isaacs, MD, writes that pandemic underscored benefits of value-based care
The Permanente Federation co-CEO writes that value-based health systems can adapt more readily to major disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic and other market dynamics.
AMA interviews Northwest Permanente chief people officer on physician wellness
T. Ruth Chang says the keys to avoiding physician burnout include building a culture of wellness, optimizing the efficiency and efficacy of practice, and bringing joy and meaning to work.
Stephen Parodi, MD, interviewed on CNN International about coexisting with COVID
The Permanente Medical Group associate executive director stresses the need for taking a measured approach to lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
Stephen Parodi, MD, on MedPage Today: Pandemic supercharged acute-care transformation
The executive vice president of The Permanente Federation writes that remote care tools have made it possible to bring hospital-level care into patients’ homes, but regulatory waivers are needed to continue after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
Stephen Parodi, MD, says regulatory flexibilities are needed for virtual care
The Permanente Federation executive vice president tells J.P. Morgan panel that waivers allowing shifts in care delivery from in-person to virtual now face a “regulatory cliff.”
Stephen Parodi, MD, says shift from hospital to home acute care can help aging population
The Permanente Federation executive vice president tells MHealthIntelligence that up to a third of patients currently in brick-and-mortar hospitals could be cared for at home.
Don Mordecai, MD, shares sleep strategies with U.S. News & World Report
To address COVID-related anxiety and insomnia, Permanente psychiatrist and leader of Kaiser Permanente mental health and wellness recommends improvements to sleep hygiene.
CPMG ob-gyn Kimberly D. Warner, MD, featured in AMA’s “Shadow Me” Specialty Series
Ob-gyn Kim Warner, MD, shares what it’s like to be an obstetrician and gynecologist in interview for medical students and resident physicians.