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.
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.
Working with rock stars
April 10, 2019
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group used human-centered design to come up with an innovative approach to making employees feel like rock stars.
Edward Ellison, MD, talks the walk in Wall Street Journal walking meeting story
February 20, 2019
The executive medical director of Southern California Permanente Medical Group talks about his enthusiasm for being on the move.
Virtual poison experts available 24/7
January 29, 2019
Medical toxicologists with The Permanente Medical Group are using their expertise to save lives and reduce lengths of stay.