Health care innovation
These are stories of how Permanente Medicine is revolutionizing health care by improving access, pioneering new technology, and capitalizing on available resources while focusing on individuals and population health. Read the 10 steps to driving health care innovation. #PermMedinnovates
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.
Innovation Snapshot: Gina Sucato, MD, MPH
December 21, 2017
Gina Sucato, MD, director of the Adolescent Center at the Washington Permanente Medical Group, talks about her work in meeting the care needs of this population group.