Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Stephen Parodi, MD, says CMS waiver extension can help advance framework for hospital-at-home programs
May 26, 2022
Stephen Parodi, MD, shares how a 2-year CMS waiver extension can support continued innovation and research toward a permanent framework for hospital-at-home programs.
Edward Lee, MD, says a health care organization’s success hinges on physician leadership
May 24, 2022
At a recent Healthcare CIO Forum, The Permanente Federation’s chief information officer discussed the importance of encouraging diversity of thought and creating a culture of trust.
Amy Duckro, DO, comments on long-term symptoms after COVID-19 reinfections in WSJ
May 11, 2022
The Colorado Permanente Medical Group infectious disease physician says COVID-19 reinfection does not preclude long COVID.
T. Ruth Chang, MD, speaks on how the industry can address the projected physician shortage
May 6, 2022
The Northwest Permanente physician leader shares the medical group’s efforts to reduce physician burnout and return joy to medicine.
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.