Physician leadership Archives

The healing power of gratitude

August 1, 2018

Edward Ellison, MD, writes about the health benefits found in the simple task of expressing gratitude every day.

Podcast: Unlocking your leadership style

July 24, 2018

Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, sits down with Permanente Federation COO Chris Grant to talk transformative leadership and Permanente Medicine’s role in an evolving health care industry.

The Transparency of Trust

June 11, 2018

Leong Koh, MD, of Northwest Permanente, discusses how clinical notes open to patients and online reviews help to build a better doctor-patient relationship.

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Health Care Outcomes, and Costs

May 15, 2018

Imelda Dacones, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente, writes about the need to intervene early in a child’s life to prevent chronic conditions later.

Planning for Life’s ‘What-Ifs’

April 13, 2018

Matt Handley, MD, of Washington Permanente Medical Group talks about the important role doctors play in a patient’s life care planning.