Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Chief Quality Officer Michael Kanter, MD, Shares How Medical Groups Can Reduce Opioids Prescribing
March 1, 2018
In the article, he outlined four key steps: 1) recognizing the problem, 2) educating the organization and the physicians, 3) make sure leaders set the tone and direction, and 4) give doctors feedback.
SCPMG Leads Trend of C-suite Officer to Promote Physician Wellness
February 20, 2018
Chief wellness officers aren’t necessarily a new position at most companies, but it is relatively new among health care organizations. Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), however, was one of the first to appoint a chief physician wellness officer six years ago, and its efforts were featured in a HealthcareDIVE…
Prescription Opioids and Infection Risk: Research and Caution Needed
February 15, 2018
The commentary, “Prescription Opioids and Infection Risk: Research and Caution Needed” co-authored with Michael Von Korff, ScD, reflects on a recent Annals study that shows prescription opioids are associated with an increased risk for serious infections.
Geoffrey Sewell, MD, Identifies Attributes of a Successful Physician Leader
February 12, 2018
The ever-changing health care industry calls for physicians who can rise to prominent leadership roles of tomorrow.
Kaiser Permanente’s ‘Chat with a Doctor’ Highlighted by Healthcare IT News
February 5, 2018
Dr. Melmed explains that about two-thirds of issues brought by patients can be resolved via the chat service.
Pat Conolly, MD, Touts Kaiser Permanente’s Digital Engagement with Patients in CNBC Story
January 29, 2018
CNBC reported Saturday on the use of telemedicine by health care organizations, and quoted Pat Conolly, MD, The Permanente Federation’s chief information officer.
Sharon Mowat, MD, Highlighted As Prominent Community Member
January 12, 2018
In its most recent issue, 110° Magazine featured Sharon Mowat, MD, as a prominent local figure for her work as a Permanente physician. The Country Costa County magazine interviewed her about her unexpected journey to medicine and why she enjoys being an inpatient pediatrician. Dr. Mowat also discusses her role…
Kaiser Permanente Northwest and Imelda Dacones, MD, Recognized for Leadership in Health Equity
December 14, 2017
Kaiser Permanente Northwest receives the prestigious "Campeones de Salud" Award from the Oregon Latino Health Coalition
David Arterburn, MD, Discusses Bariatric Surgery as Obesity Intervention
December 8, 2017
Explore the contrasting perspectives on obesity causes and treatments between researchers and the American public, as revealed in a recent Vox article.
Stephen Parodi, MD, Discusses Kaiser Permanente’s Use of Predictive Analytics to Improve Care
December 5, 2017
Kaiser Permanente has increasingly used precision medicine to move from treatment of illness to prediction and prevention.