Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Ruth Chang, MD, shares advice for promoting physician wellness in AMA Q&A
June 14, 2021
The Northwest Permanente family medicine physician and chief people officer discusses 4 pillars that helped her medical group set an impressive standard for employee well-being.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, tells WHCC21 that technology will transform health care in post-pandemic world
June 14, 2021
At World Health Care Congress ’21, The Permanente Federation co-CEO said the key to proving the value of technology integration will be to provide access to the right expert at the right time and place.
Imelda Dacones, MD, shares how physicians can help close the leadership gender gap
June 11, 2021
On MedPage Today, The Northwest Permanente president and CEO writes that despite the growing percentage of women physicians, few are advancing into the C-suite.
Stephen Parodi, MD, describes campaign to achieve 70% vaccination rate by July 4
June 11, 2021
The Permanente Medical Group associate executive director told Fierce Healthcare that Kaiser Permanente has launched a multifaceted campaign to support the Biden administration’s goal of a 70% national COVID-19 vaccination rate by Independence Day.
Imelda Dacones, MD, shares vision for addressing social determinants of health at WHCC21
June 10, 2021
In a recent World Health Care Congress '21 keynote panel, Northwest Permanente’s president and CEO outlined a practical framework for taking on social determinants of health in clinical settings.
Skin cancer study co-authored by Sangeeta Marwaha, MD, featured in New York Times
June 1, 2021
The dermatologist and researcher with The Permanente Medical Group says that as people better understand and respect the sun’s impacts, the incidence of skin cancers has steadily declined.
Richard Isaacs, MD, shares secrets to telehealth success during Healthcare Transformation Summit
May 20, 2021
During a Healthcare Transformation Summit panel sponsored by Modern Healthcare, the Permanente Federation’s co-CEO said organizations where clinical and financial incentives are aligned are better positioned than others to meet patient needs with telehealth.
Edward Lee, MD, shares how technology can help reduce physician burnout on Reuters panel
May 11, 2021
The Permanente Federation chief information officer talks about the importance of physician leadership in identifying and refining technologies to reduce the burden on physicians and improve quality of care.
Katie Sharff, MD, offers insights into uptick of COVID-19 cases among younger adults on ABC News
April 30, 2021
The Northwest Permanente infectious disease specialist discusses how focus is shifting toward vaccinating younger people as cases climb among that population.
Stephen Parodi, MD, touts community-based approach to reach vaccine holdouts on MedPage Today
April 28, 2021
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader suggests bringing COVID-19 vaccines directly to communities, supported by physicians and other trusted messengers.