Health care innovation
These are stories of how Permanente Medicine is transforming health care by improving access, pioneering new technology, and capitalizing on available resources while remaining focused on individual patients and population health.
Convenience, Choice, Connectivity
March 19, 2018
Kaiser Permanente’s telehealth initiatives, with collaboration from our physicians, use technology to help improve quality care delivery to patients.
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.