Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Edward Ellison, MD, shares pandemic lessons for preventing physician burnout
September 29, 2020
In an interview with Harvard Business Review, The Permanente Federation co-CEO underscores the importance of agility, interdependence, and camaraderie in surviving stressful events.
Edward Ellison, MD, discusses the mental health impact of COVID-19 in the workplace
September 28, 2020
In an interview with Fortune magazine, The Permanente Federation co-CEO says he hopes the pandemic will persuade employers to prioritize their workers’ mental health.
Kevin P. Stiles, MD, discusses dialysis options during COVID-19 pandemic
September 18, 2020
The regional chief of nephrology with Southern California Permanente Medical Group discusses dialysis options for people with kidney disease, including at centers and in the home.
Edward Lee, MD, discusses health care IT trends in Becker’s podcast
September 16, 2020
In a wide-ranging podcast interview, The Permanente Federation’s executive vice president and chief information officer discusses the telehealth surge and use of predictive analytics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edward Lee, MD, shares bold predictions for future of health IT with Becker’s
September 14, 2020
The Permanente Federation chief information officer says advances in artificial intelligence will eventually lead to better physician-patient interactions.
Eric B. Larson, MD, featured in Medscape video on benzodiazepines and dementia risk
September 11, 2020
Senior investigator with Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute discusses learnings about the safety of a class of anti-anxiety medications often prescribed to older adults.
Ashley Zucker, MD, says election-related stress can impact ‘mind, body, and spirit’
September 9, 2020
Permanente psychiatrist tells Healthline that long-term stress can trigger physical problems such as tension headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, and a suppressed immune system.
Physicians promote flu messaging during a pandemic
September 8, 2020
This year’s flu season arrives with the backdrop of a pandemic, prompting physicians and health officials to get creative in promoting flu shots and finding safe ways to deliver the vaccine, according to a recently published Washington Post story.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, discusses physician role in Kaiser Permanente contact tracing initiative
September 4, 2020
In interviews with the American Medical Association, The Permanente Federation co-CEO discusses the importance of contact tracing and Kaiser Permanente’s $63 million commitment to assist local health departments.
Edward Lee, MD, discusses telehealth for older adults with AARP
September 2, 2020
The Permanente Federation chief information officer describes aspects of telehealth physicians need to consider when caring for older adults.