Physician leadership
Learn more about our advocacy work and hear Permanente physicians speaking and writing in their own voice. #PermMedLeads
‘Physician’ not ‘provider’ is better for doctor and patient
December 16, 2019
Permanente orthopedic surgeon Jennifer Weiss, MD, writes about overcoming barriers created by the term "provider" in the patient-physician relationship.
Putting the special in specialty care at Kaiser Permanente
November 25, 2019
Edward Ellison, MD, highlights how a large multispecialty medical group provides distinct care advantages.
Changing the health care landscape for Asian Pacific Americans
November 20, 2019
Imelda Dacones, MD, shines a light on the achievement gap and health disparities for Asian Pacific Islander Americans.
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.