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.
From the front lines: partners through pandemia
May 3, 2021
A Colorado Permanente Medical Group internist reflects on the trials and tribulations of the COVID-19 year.
Turning COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy into vaccine confidence
March 7, 2021
Paul Thottingal, MD, national infectious disease leader at Kaiser Permanente, shares 5 ways to talk to patients about getting vaccinated when it’s their turn.
Historical mistreatment of African Americans at the root of vaccine hesitancy
February 22, 2021
American medicine has a history of failing African Americans, notably the Tuskegee experiment and case of Henrietta Lacks; physicians must understand black mistrust to help turn COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy into vaccine confidence.
Reflecting on the history of vaccines at a historic moment
January 26, 2021
Peter Barkett, MD, an internist with Washington Permanente Medical Group, examines the history of vaccines and how they are powerful tools to promote public health.
From plague to COVID: Pandemics drive health care transformation
December 30, 2020
Paul Minardi, MD, president and executive medical director of Washington Permanente Medical Group, surveys the history of pandemics and finds that infectious disease outbreaks have driven transformation and innovation in public health.