Permanente maternal health leader appointed to national task force
Obstetrician-gynecologist Ericka Gibson, MD, MPH, of The Southeast Permanente Medical Group to join U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Moving beyond opioids: A new era in pain management
Dr. Sameer Awsare shares strategies to create a new, effective pain management model that reduces opioid misuse and overdose deaths.
Dr. Davidoff on how value-based specialty care rewards quality over quantity
In a fireside chat, Ramin Davidoff, MD, discusses how primary care physicians serve as “quarterbacks” who help coordinate value-based specialty care.
The intersection of medical ethics and evidence-based medicine
Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and John Andrews, MD, as they discuss the future of medical residency programs, focusing on mentorship and innovation.
Dr. Awsare: Biosimilars in an integrated model help lower drug costs
Sameer Awsare, MD, tells Pink Sheet that Kaiser Permanente’s unique integrated structure helps it succeed in adopting biosimilars, resulting in lower drug costs for patients without sacrificing safety and efficacy.
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…
7 steps to health care innovation in geriatrics
As the United States’ population ages, more primary care physicians will be responsible for meeting the unique needs of older adults through person-centered, high-quality care. For guidance, primary care physicians can look to evidence-based best practices in the field of geriatrics to care for this growing population.