Newsmakers Archives

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.

At WHCC21, Stephen Parodi, MD, encourages physicians to work directly with employers on care issues

June 18, 2021

In a World Health Care Congress ’21 keynote panel, The Permanente Federation executive vice president said employer-provider relationships can help both groups address a range of health care challenges, including reaching herd immunity for COVID-19.

Tweetcap: Permanente Women in Medicine conference celebrates equity and empowerment

June 16, 2021

The inaugural Permanente Women in Medicine conference focused on advancing equity, purpose, and joy for women and their allies in the practice of medicine.

Bruce Wollman, MD, shares Kaiser Permanente health innovations at virtual global conference for diplomats

June 15, 2021

The Permanente Medical Group associate executive director tells the AMA about Kaiser Permanente’s model to deliver hospital-quality care at home.

Stephen Parodi, MD, shares Kaiser Permanente model for providing acute care at home

June 15, 2021

The Permanente Medical Group associate executive director tells the AMA about Kaiser Permanente’s model to deliver hospital-quality care at home.

Ruth Chang, MD, shares advice for promoting physician wellness in AMA Q&A

June 14, 2021

The Northwest Permanente family medicine physician and chief people officer discusses 4 pillars that helped her medical group set an impressive standard for employee well-being.

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, tells WHCC21 that technology will transform health care in post-pandemic world

June 14, 2021

At World Health Care Congress ’21, The Permanente Federation co-CEO said the key to proving the value of technology integration will be to provide access to the right expert at the right time and place.