Register to attend  From access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to transgender procedures for youth, care for the LGBTQ community has been the target of proposed policies and debate. During Pride Month, this PermanenteDocs Chat welcomes Emile Pinera, MD, of The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, who will share his journey as a gay physician and the…

Register to attend  What is the role of artificial intelligence in health care? As many health organizations look at ways to bring this innovation into care delivery, The Permanente Medical Group has launched a research grant program to encourage studies evaluating implementation of AI, which the group refers to as "augmented intelligence." In this chat,…

As hospitals and health systems grapple with a myriad of priorities and significant challenges, there is increasing public and political pressure to add environmental sustainability to the work. In keeping with their missions, hospitals and health systems are seeking to be better stewards of the environment while addressing financial pressures, staffing challenges, and other priorities.…

Register to attend  The health care industry faces an ongoing physician shortage, so there's a need to ensure a regular pipeline of new doctors. During the summer, residency begins for a lot of medical school graduates and graduate medical education (GME) is a necessity for residents to gain the training they need to enter practice.…

Register to attend  With up to 95% of young people ages 13 to 17 using social media, the U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory warning of the potential health effects of social media platforms on adolescents. Several leading medical organizations, including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, joined the surgeon general…