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.
Ensuring Opioid Safety for Patients and Communities
February 13, 2018
The Permanente Medical Groups utilize a four-pronged approach to prescription opioids that focuses on physician education, community protection, patient safety, and patient education.
Northwest Permanente’s B-Corp Journey
February 7, 2018
The Portland, Ore.-based physician group becomes the first in the world to be designated a B Corporation, reinforcing its mission of serving the community and improving the environment.
Innovation Snapshot: Denise Schaefer, MPH, RD, CHES
January 18, 2018
Registered dietitian Denise Schaefer helps lead efforts at our Southern California Center for Healthy Living to improve patients' total health.
Revolutionizing Diabetes Monitoring
January 3, 2018
New technology lets Kaiser Permanente patients in Southern California conveniently submit their glucose levels.
Fat-Grafting Use in Innovative Breast Reconstruction
December 21, 2017
A Permanente plastic surgeon uses minimally invasive surgery with natural materials from a patient’s body for faster recovery and less scarring and muscle damage.