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.
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.
Measles by the numbers
April 29, 2019
Permanente pediatricians Kate Land, MD, and John Dunn, MD, MPH, offer tips on how to talk to parents about the measles vaccine to protect their children.
All physicians should work toward preventing child abuse
April 1, 2019
Permanente pediatrician Kate Land, MD, writes that because of the health effects of adverse childhood experiences, child abuse is an issue not just for pediatricians but all doctors.
Lifelong learning improves patient care, invigorates physicians
March 4, 2019
Sean Powell, MD, director of Medical Education at The Permanente Federation, shares why physicians should always be in search of “clinical pearls.”