Clinical research
Kaiser Permanente conducts innovative, translational research that is an integral part of our social mission and essential to providing members with quality health care.
Physician-led research reviews guide health care decision-making
April 26, 2022
The Kaiser Permanente Evidence-based Practice Center synthesizes scientific evidence on health care topics and produces comprehensive reports that are used to guide decisions about health care.
Medical assistants help bridge digital divide in virtual visits
April 13, 2022
Kaiser Permanente research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows patients participating in video visits with their primary care doctors benefited from having a medical assistant help connect the call.
Coronavirus may double severe complications in pregnancy
March 22, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study published in JAMA finds twice the risk of severe maternal morbidity associated with coronavirus infection during pregnancy.
Erasing outcome disparities for colon cancer screening
February 25, 2022
A regional Kaiser Permanente program eliminated disparities in colorectal cancer death rates between Black and white members.
Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to later risk of hypertension
February 10, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study found that blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy were tied to increased risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy-related high blood pressure conditions.