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.
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.
Kaiser Permanente data key to nation’s COVID-19 vaccine surveillance strategy
January 6, 2021
Our Vaccine Study Center will lead an effort in searching medical records for serious reactions among patients who receive the vaccine.