Newsmakers
Permanente physicians and physician leaders provide their health care industry insight and clinical experience through interviews, commentaries, thought leadership articles, and podcast appearances on a range of health care topics and news.
Ramin Davidoff, MD, shares his career journey with Managed Healthcare Executive
July 22, 2021
The Permanente Federation’s co-CEO says medical training at Kaiser Permanente supported his focus on what’s best for the patient.
Tatjana Kolevska, MD, discusses cancer prevention and detection on Reuters panel
July 21, 2021
The medical director for Kaiser Permanente’s Excellence in Cancer Care Program says it’s in our power to eliminate 42% of cancers.
Stephen Parodi, MD, tells AP that Kaiser Permanente is prepared for surge as delta variant spreads
July 19, 2021
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says that COVID-19 cases have doubled across the organization’s 36 California hospitals to more than 400 in the past 3 weeks.
Stephen Parodi, MD, speaks with CNN International about coronavirus variants, boosters
July 12, 2021
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says 99% of hospitalizations in California are among people who remain unvaccinated.
Northwest Permanente study shows telehealth cuts carbon footprint from outpatients by half
July 8, 2021
Northwest Permanente researchers published research in The Journal of Climate Change and Health, which shows that telehealth, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, led to a steep reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with outpatient visits.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, discusses ‘harvesting’ learnings from COVID-19 to improve patient care in Becker’s podcast
June 30, 2021
The Permanente Federation co-CEO shared how the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted profound and widespread change, particularly when it comes to innovation and technology best practices.
Matthew Daley, MD, tells New York Times U.S. COVID-19 vaccines remain safe
June 25, 2021
The CPMG pediatrician and member of a CDC vaccine advisory committee says that despite rare heart problems following vaccination, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination greatly outweigh the risks in young people.
In Becker’s podcast, Edward Lee, MD, stresses that innovation and technology drive quality care
June 23, 2021
The Permanente Federation chief information officer shares how the Permanente Medical Groups maintained their reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes during the pandemic thanks to technology, a person-centered focus, and integrated care delivery.
Dawn Clark, MD, tells AMA that entire health care org must commit to reducing physician burnout
June 18, 2021
Southern California Permanente Medical Group chief wellness officer says attaining joy in medicine requires attention to the clinical experience across the health care system.
At WHCC21, Stephen Parodi, MD, encourages physicians to work directly with employers on care issues
June 18, 2021
In a World Health Care Congress ’21 keynote panel, The Permanente Federation executive vice president said employer-provider relationships can help both groups address a range of health care challenges, including reaching herd immunity for COVID-19.