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.
Stopping violence: What can health care do right now?
October 7, 2019
David Grossman, MD, MPH, senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, offers the Permanente perspective on reducing harm to patients and the workforce.
Leading by example
September 3, 2019
Edward Ellison, MD, writes how Permanente Medicine prepares future doctors in practicing physician-led medicine.
The path to true transparency
August 7, 2019
Sameer Awsare, MD, FACP, focuses on government rules and state laws attempting to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable to escalating prescription drug prices, and asks what's true transparency?
Edward Ellison, MD, addresses physician burnout at CNBC event
May 22, 2019
Speaking at the Healthy Returns event in New York, Federation co-CEO Edward Ellison, MD, talks about the fundamental changes needed at health care organizations to prevent physician burnout.
Making a case for clinical research as a priority in preventing firearm injury and death
May 6, 2019
David Grossman, MD, MPH, writes how health care systems, hospitals, and researchers have a role in preventing gun injury and death.