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 clinical research and how it drives medical advancements at Kaiser Permanente.
Analytical tool could identify more patients at risk of contracting HIV
July 17, 2019
An algorithm developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers in Northern California could refer more at-risk patients for the preventive medication PrEP.
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.