Physician leadership
Permanente physicians don’t just practice medicine — they lead. Our integrated, physician-led model of care allows practicing doctors to take active roles in shaping the future of health care, driving decisions that directly impact quality, the patient care experience, innovation, clinical research, and more. Our commitment to delivering medical excellence through value-based care gives physicians ample opportunity for leadership growth that influences every level of care delivery, from clinical practice to executive decision-making. Learn more about how our proven care delivery model supports physician leadership and professional growth.
Building the health care workforce of the future
February 4, 2020
Imelda Dacones, MD, sits on the board of directors of Futuro Health, a new nonprofit formed to solve the supply of health care workers in California. She writes how lessons learned can benefit the entire industry.
When the best prescription is deprescribing
January 30, 2020
Kaiser Permanente collaborated with the nonprofit Lown Institute to shed light on the dangers of polypharmacy or taking multiple medications.
‘Physician’ not ‘provider’ is better for doctor and patient
December 16, 2019
Permanente orthopedic surgeon Jennifer Weiss, MD, writes about overcoming barriers created by the term "provider" in the patient-physician relationship.
Putting the special in specialty care at Kaiser Permanente
November 25, 2019
Edward Ellison, MD, highlights how a large multispecialty medical group provides distinct care advantages.
Changing the health care landscape for Asian Pacific Americans
November 20, 2019
Imelda Dacones, MD, shines a light on the achievement gap and health disparities for Asian Pacific Islander Americans.