Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses pandemic-driven shift to virtual care at Milken Institute’s Global Conference
May 6, 2022
The Permanente Federation executive vice president says that nearly 40% of visits were virtual across Kaiser Permanente in 2021.
Stephen Parodi, MD, advocates for continuation of telehealth flexibilities after pandemic
May 2, 2022
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader tells CNN that waivers allowing virtual care should be preserved.
Jennifer S. Lee, MD, joins Alliance of Community Health Plans as chief medical officer
April 26, 2022
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group emergency physician will help trade association advocate for higher quality standards and patient-centered health care policies.
Colin Cave, MD, discusses Northwest Permanente’s leadership in becoming a sustainable health care company
April 25, 2022
Physician leader Colin Cave, MD, shares how the medical group is making measurable improvements in its environmental and equity practices.
Tracy Lippard, MD, offers tips for couples to stay healthy together
April 19, 2022
The geriatrician from Colorado Permanente Medical Group is quoted in story about how spouses or partners can help each other live healthier.
Stephen Parodi, MD, tells CNN he expects strain on hospital capacity to persist through 2022
April 15, 2022
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says monitoring COVID-19 hospitalizations is critical for determining the need for public health measures.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses drive to deliver hospital-level care at home
April 14, 2022
The Permanente Federation executive vice president shares 4 factors motivating health care organizations to advocate for ongoing delivery of advanced care at home.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses moving beyond pandemic at AMA Thought Leadership webinar
April 6, 2022
In a recent webinar, the associate executive director of The Permanente Medical Group shared his perspective on how physicians can prepare themselves, their practice, and their patients for what’s next in moving beyond the pandemic.
Tadashi Funahashi, MD, discusses technology’s impact on health care at Economist Impact event
April 4, 2022
Southern California Permanente Medical Group’s chief innovation officer says that while new technologies improve health care access and outcomes, the sacred bond between physician and patient remains important to quality care delivery.
Mary Giswold, MD, says now is the time to create a regulatory framework for hospital-at-home care
April 4, 2022
Northwest Permanente’s chief operating officer discusses the need to maintain momentum for developing high-quality, hospital-at-home care programs beyond the current public health emergency.