Clinical research
Kaiser Permanente’s innovative, translational research is essential to providing members with high-quality, evidence-based care that improves outcomes. Discover how clinical research drives medical advancements and shapes the care found at Permanente Medical Groups.
Clinical tool accurately predicts children’s appendicitis risk in emergency rooms
July 1, 2019
A risk calculator validated at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Emergency Departments may help safely avoid unnecessary CT scans in children 5 and older.
Advancing scientific discoveries through the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank
June 14, 2019
Watch this video of Edward Ellison, MD, co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, highlighting the value of the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank.
Spring 2019 edition of the Permanente Journal now available
May 28, 2019
The latest Permanente Journal is now available for download, and includes abstracts from the 2019 Kaiser Permanente National Quality Conference.
Patients find video visits convenient, high-quality
May 1, 2019
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found 9 out of 10 Kaiser Permanente members using primary care video visits were confident about the quality of care they received.
Clinical knowledge at your fingertips
March 28, 2019
The latest refresh to Kaiser Permanente’s Clinical Library supports clinical decision-making by providing easy access to thousands of medical resources.