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.
Talking about flu shots during a pandemic
September 23, 2020
Permanente pediatrician Kate Land, MD, discusses the challenges of talking to patients about getting the flu shot against the backdrop of COVID-19.
Leading through unprecedented challenge and change
September 13, 2020
Edward Ellison, MD, executive medical director of Southern California Permanente Medical Group, shares how an integrated care system harnesses passion, innovation, and member-focused spirit to rise to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breaking the COVID curve
September 8, 2020
Physician leader and infectious disease specialist Stephen Parodi, MD, writes that the nation needs to address the current health predicament by focusing on the sprawling underfunded, undervalued public health infrastructure.
Pandemic reveals critical need to unite health care with social care
August 23, 2020
By employing a targeted network of community-based partnerships, Permanente physicians can address patients’ social health and begin to achieve health equity.
From the front lines: How COVID-19 stirred memories of Chernobyl disaster
July 5, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic sparks memories of the Chernobyl disaster for a Permanente physician, and reminds her about the significance of medicine to society.