Ramin Davidoff, MD, co-CEO, The Permanente Federation, said effective leadership is more critical than ever for maintaining the integrity and sustainability of health care systems during turbulent times at the Reuters Events’ recent Total Health USA conference.
Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named one of Fierce Healthcare’s Women of Influence for 2025
Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, co-CEO of The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente, has been named to Fierce Healthcare’s list of Women of Influence for 2025. Dr. Ansari was recognized for her strategic leadership and impact on innovation, physician well-being, and health care quality and affordability.
Dr. Ansari also serves as CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), president and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, and CEO of Northwest Permanente. She oversees 13,000 physicians and 48,000 staff that care for nearly 6 million members.
Fierce Healthcare’s Women of Influence list spotlights leaders whose accomplishments make health care more accessible, equitable, and patient-driven. Dr. Ansari’s achievements demonstrated a commitment to improving and transforming health care delivery by:
- Advancing AI technology that adds real value to care. Under Dr. Ansari’s leadership, TPMG and Kaiser Permanente completed the largest rollout to date of ambient AI scribe technology. Over the last year, usage has expanded to every specialty practice and to many non-physician clinicians, including mental health therapists, at Kaiser Permanente.
- Promoting physician wellness. All 3 medical groups Dr. Ansari leads received high acclaim from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine® initiative, with TPMG earning 2025 Gold Award distinction for making measurable progress in reducing burnout and supporting clinician well-being.
- Driving improvements in quality. In 2025, Kaiser Permanente Northern California was recognized as one of only two health plans in the nation to earn 5 out of 5 stars for both Medicare and commercial health plans by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. 5 stars is the highest possible rating for quality and service.
- Elevating the physician voice. Dr. Ansari ensures the concerns and clinical insights of physicians are represented in health care policy discussions through advocacy in Washington, D.C., and state capitals.
You can read more about Dr. Ansari’s achievements in leading the delivery of high-quality health care in Fierce Healthcare’s special report on the 2025 Women of Influence winners.
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