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.
Health Care Innovations to Address Domestic Violence
October 25, 2017
Family violence prevention lead Brigid McCaw, MD, shows how a systems-model approach can provide solutions to recognizing and improving care for intimate partner violence.
Physician Well-being: A Critical Missing Link in Medical Education
September 2, 2017
What does addressing physician burnout, a new medical school, and the desire to transform health, health care and physician wellness in America have in common? Find out in this column from Edward Ellison, MD.
Facing Health Care’s ‘Known Unknowns’
July 27, 2017
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, the new executive director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, lays out the road map to success for his physicians.The Road to Safe and Appropriate Opioid Prescribing
July 18, 2017
Chief Quality Officer Michael Kanter, MD, shares how a systematic approach to opioid prescribing can effectively reduce overuse.Rx for What Ails Health Care
May 30, 2017
A new book by Robert Pearl, MD, former board chairman of the Council of Accountable Physician Practices, explains the reasons for the complex issues in health care and lays out a roadmap for the future.