Health care innovation
Permanente Medical Groups develop and adopt clinical innovations that let Kaiser Permanente transform health care. Our medical groups are imbued with a spirit of exploration and creativity, leading Permanente physicians to constantly improve access to care, deliver that care anywhere, and build upon successes. Our technological edge continues to drive increased accuracy and greater efficiency, which lets physicians keep their focus on our patients and communities.
Telehealth’s time
May 11, 2020
More Kaiser Permanente members get comfortable with virtual visits such as phone and video appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TPMG physician designs DIY face shield
May 7, 2020
Pediatrician Kerstin Rosen, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group, designed a face shield for health care workers and enlisted the help of the 3D printing community.
Special Olympics and Permanente Medicine form a winning team
October 15, 2019
As part of a growing partnership, Permanente physicians are working to provide world-class care for Special Olympics athletes across multiple specialties.
Identifying suicide on the front lines of health
May 30, 2019
Through screening and intervention, primary care may be the most effective place to address suicide risk.
Teledermatology: delivering fast, high-quality care to fight skin cancer
May 13, 2019
Technology and roving dermatologists at Kaiser Permanente Northern California help primary care physicians examine skin conditions.