Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Leveraging EHR Technology to Improve Diagnosis
September 17, 2018
Diagnostic errors can lead to gaps in care that threaten patient safety and health.
Robert Unitan, MD, Highlights Patient Support for Open Medical Records
August 28, 2018
The story, describes how a growing group of organizations have turned to tech, to give patients more ownership of their medical records.
Stephen Parodi, MD, Outlines CAPP’s Roadmap to Telehealth
August 16, 2018
Telehealth tools have the potential to transform health care delivery by improving access, quality, and efficiency.
Podiatrist Tim Swartz, MD, Emphasizes the Importance of Foot Care in Older Age
August 15, 2018
Foot pain can occur at any age, but in older adults it is also associated with an increased risk of recurrent falls.
Imelda Dacones, MD, and Don Mordecai, MD, in USA Today Story About Preventing and Treating Trauma in Children
August 6, 2018
Kaiser Permanente’s efforts to prevent and treat trauma in children were highlighted in a recent USA Today feature story.
Infectious Disease Expert Stephen Parodi, MD, Explains Sore Throat Symptoms in Prevention
July 20, 2018
Prevention magazine today published an article talking to several experts about the various types of sore throats.
Sharing Permanente Medicine Advice for Diabetics When Traveling
July 19, 2018
Summer is a busy travel season, but it can be especially challenging for people with diabetes who need to travel with medications.
Imelda Dacones, MD, and Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, Address Trauma in Children
July 18, 2018
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, and Northwest Permanente President and CEO Imelda Dacones, MD, shared perspectives on why addressing trauma in school-aged children is so critical for the health of families, schools, and communities during a Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy forum.
Ken Robinson, MD, Highlights Time-Saving Benefits of SCPMG’s EHR Training Program
June 28, 2018
The largest private EHR in the world – saves physicians precious time and increases their efficiency, says Ken Robinson, MD.
Edward M. Ellison, MD, Discusses SCPMG’s Industry-leading Physician Wellness Programs
June 25, 2018
Dr. Ellison underscored the variety of SPCMG wellness programs for its more than 7,000 physicians, from stress management classes to meditation sessions.