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.
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.
Sameer Awsare, MD, Shares How High Drug Pricing Can Affect Patient Health
June 25, 2018
Rising health care costs are driving many policy conversations, and prescription drug pricing is no exception.
LGBTQ Patient Voices Can Reveal Powerful Insights – Richard S. Isaacs, MD, in Modern Healthcare
June 19, 2018
Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer communities across the nation this month hold pride observances to recognize hard-won civil rights battles and to celebrate sexual diversity.
Talk to Your Doctor About Medications and Depression – Don Mordecai, MD on NPR
June 13, 2018
Dr. Mordecai says patients taking these medications should talk to their doctors and ask questions about the risks and benefits.