Rx for What Ails Health Care
A new book by Robert Pearl, MD, former board chairman of the Council of Accountable Physician Practices, explains the reasons for the complex issues in health care and lays out a roadmap for the future.
Don Mordecai, MD, shares sleep strategies with U.S. News & World Report
To address COVID-related anxiety and insomnia, Permanente psychiatrist and leader of Kaiser Permanente mental health and wellness recommends improvements to sleep hygiene.
Don Mordecai, MD, highlights availability of Calm app for Kaiser Permanente members
Don Mordecai, MD, a psychiatrist with The Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente’s national leader for mental health and wellness, describes in a CNBC article how the organization has been using the Calm mobile app in clinical settings to support patients’ mental health prior to recently expanding its availability to members.
Don Mordecai, MD, shares advice for building emotional resilience in a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant emotional distress for many individuals coping with a new and unfamiliar reality. In a recent interview with Fast Company, Don Mordecai, MD, psychiatrist with The Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente national leader for mental and behavioral health, shared that learning how to navigate through these emotions is critical for supporting one’s mental health.
Mark Dreskin, MD, weighs in on depression treatment options
The clinical lead for mental health and wellness at Southern California Permanente Medical Group is quoted in an ACP Internist article looking at 2 recently approved medications for treatment-resistant depression.
Podcast: Evolution in value-based care and its impact on medicine
In the 2024 season finale of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, host Chris Grant welcomes Sachin Jain, MD, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, to discuss what health care consolidation means for the practice of medicine.
Physician leaders advocate for medical innovation on Capitol Hill
Permanente physician leaders urge Congress to support advanced care-at-home, telehealth, AI regulation, and more to enhance patient care and reduce burnout.
Annual report 2023
The Permanente Federation 2023 Annual Report Highlights of The Permanente Federation Progressing patient care Digital care innovations Pushing care delivery forward Advancing quality in cancer care, precision medicine, and social…
3 ways federal policy helps primary care physicians lead
Primary care plays a crucial role in physician leadership. Here are the 3 most important policy issues these physicians face.
Patient engagement strategies beyond the exam room
Host Alex McDonald, MD, and Charu Soni, MD, share strategies for helping patients stay engaged in their health beyond the exam room.