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An integrated care approach to genetic testing and counseling

When patients are dealing with a potential genetic diagnosis for serious conditions such as breast or ovarian cancer, the need for accuracy, clear information, and support is critical. At Kaiser Permanente, our integrated care model offers access to state-of-the-art genetic…

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Physicians promote flu messaging during a pandemic

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.
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5 questions with a men’s health research expert

As the senior director of research for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, Steven Jacobsen, MD, PhD, leads dedicated scientists and clinicians who use information collected during doctor and hospital visits to determine what really works — and what doesn’t work — in health care.
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Stephen Parodi, MD, shows value of coordination and prevention in cancer care

Stephen Parodi, MD, associate executive director, The Permanente Medical Group, and executive vice president, The Permanente Federation, recently highlighted the value of Kaiser Permanente’s integrated care system for cancer patients as part of the Self-Insurance Institute of America’s 39th annual Nation Educational Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
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