‘Physician’ not ‘provider’ is better for doctor and patient
Permanente orthopedic surgeon Jennifer Weiss, MD, writes about overcoming barriers created by the term "provider" in the patient-physician relationship.
Putting the special in specialty care at Kaiser Permanente
Edward Ellison, MD, highlights how a large multispecialty medical group provides distinct care advantages.
Changing the health care landscape for Asian Pacific Americans
Imelda Dacones, MD, shines a light on the achievement gap and health disparities for Asian Pacific Islander Americans.
Stopping violence: What can health care do right now?
David Grossman, MD, MPH, senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, offers the Permanente perspective on reducing harm to patients and the workforce.
Leading by example
Edward Ellison, MD, writes how Permanente Medicine prepares future doctors in practicing physician-led medicine.