Newsmakers Archives

Nancy Gin, MD, tells Modern Healthcare that reporting focus should remain on quality

June 4, 2020

While the federal government’s temporary pause on quality reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic may provide an opportunity to reevaluate and streamline its requirements, such streamlining should ultimately contribute to quality outcomes for patients, Nancy Gin, MD, said in a recent interview with Modern Healthcare.

Vincent Liu, MD, comments on Kaiser Permanente study showing global differences in COVID-19 hospitalization

June 2, 2020

Vincent Liu, MD, a specialist in critical care medicine with The Permanente Medical Group, commented on a Kaiser Permanente study that found important differences in outcomes among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the western United States and other parts of the world.

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, describes benefits of an integrated health care model during Modern Healthcare webinar

May 27, 2020

While participating in a Modern Healthcare webinar, “Leading Through Crisis: What COVID-19 is Teaching Us,” Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, described how collaboration among the integrated entities that comprise Kaiser Permanente has improved resource allocation and the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rates of heart attack treatment down as much as 48% during COVID-19 outbreak

May 21, 2020

Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California have treated significantly fewer heart attacks since the COVID-19 outbreak began in early March compared with the same period in 2019, Matthew Solomon, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group told HealthDay.

Edward M. Ellison, MD, discusses emotional toll of COVID-19 on health care workers with The Wall Street Journal

May 21, 2020

Edward Ellison, MD, was quoted in an article by The Wall Street Journal sharing how the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on frontline physicians and nurses.

Don Mordecai, MD, highlights availability of Calm app for Kaiser Permanente members

May 21, 2020

Don Mordecai, MD, a psychiatrist with The Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente’s national leader for mental health and wellness, describes in a CNBC article how the organization has been using the Calm mobile app in clinical settings to support patients’ mental health prior to recently expanding its availability to members.

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, expresses gratitude to physicians and staff in “We Will Prevail” video

May 20, 2020

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group, joined several health care executives from across the United States to offer words of encouragement, praise, and gratitude for physicians and other health care professionals caring for patients during the current COVID-19 pandemic via a “We Will Prevail” video on the Becker’s Hospital Review website.

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, shares secrets to keeping physicians and staff creative and engaged

May 19, 2020

To keep physicians and staff creative and motivated, it’s important to get them excited about coming up with new ideas including those that could improve outcomes and help control costs, Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), said in a recent interview with Managed Healthcare Executive.

TPMG ophthalmologist warns drug for painful bladder condition may damage retina

May 19, 2020

Patients taking the drug pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron), which is prescribed for a painful bladder condition, should be aware that the medication can cause severe eye damage, Robin Vora, MD, chair of ophthalmology for The Permanente Medical Group in Oakland, Calif., warned on CTV News.

Permanente psychiatrist Greg Simon, MD, helps explain situational depression

May 18, 2020

Greg Simon, MD, MPH, a psychiatrist with Washington Permanente Medical Group, told Health that situational depression occurs after a life event – such as job loss, death of a loved one, or serious illness diagnosis – that leaves the person feeling stressed or upset.