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. Read more about the importance of how clinical research drives medical advancements at Kaiser Permanente.
Most stroke patients could be treated at a primary stroke center
May 10, 2021
Results from a new Kaiser Permanente study could help inform policies that guide care for stroke patients who are being transported by emergency medical service paramedics.
Physical activity may reduce risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes
April 14, 2021
Kaiser Permanente study finds history of being consistently active was strongly associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization, ICU admission, and death in people with COVID-19.
Most e-visit users didn’t need follow-up care, research finds
March 31, 2021
A Q&A with researchers on the simple, quick format that's part of Kaiser Permanente’s growing toolbox of virtual care options.
Analysis confirms racial disparities in COVID-19 infection
February 9, 2021
Kaiser Permanente study examines race, ethnicity, and risk of infection, hospitalization, and death.
Permanente physicians lead charge to reduce overnight stays after joint replacement
January 20, 2021
NEJM Catalyst publishes article by Kate E. Koplan, MD, and Permanente colleagues on quality initiative that safely increased same-day discharges for knee and hip replacements from 7% to 62% in just 4 years.