On Modern Healthcare panel, T. Ruth Chang, MD, discusses women, work, and family during COVID-19
Northwest Permanente’s chief people officer says that “overwhelmed” sums up female health care workers’ experiences of the pandemic.
‘Shecession’: Resilience of Female Workforce in the Wake of Pandemic
Anecdotal reports over the last year show some women – particularly mothers – left the workforce during COVID-19 as they faced more responsibilities at home, impacting for years the pipeline of women in leadership positions. It is more important than…
Richard Isaacs, MD, shares secrets to telehealth success during Healthcare Transformation Summit
During a Healthcare Transformation Summit panel sponsored by Modern Healthcare, the Permanente Federation’s co-CEO said organizations where clinical and financial incentives are aligned are better positioned than others to meet patient needs with telehealth.
Margaret Ferguson, MD, writes about vaccinating children for COVID-19 in Modern Healthcare
The Colorado Permanente Medical Group president and executive medical director says there are compelling reasons to pursue the immunization of children, including to alleviate their suffering and achieve herd immunity.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2020’s Most Influential People
The co-CEO of The Permanente Federation is recognized for demonstrating leadership and impact in influencing the health care industry.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, tells Modern Healthcare video-first visits are here to stay
Richard Isaacs, MD, FACS, shared his views on “video-first” medical care in a wide-ranging interview with Matthew Weinstock, managing editor of Modern Healthcare, for the publication’s “Check Up” video series.
Nancy Gin, MD, tells Modern Healthcare that reporting focus should remain on quality
While the federal government’s temporary pause on quality reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic may provide an opportunity to reevaluate and streamline its requirements, such streamlining should ultimately contribute to quality outcomes for patients, Nancy Gin, MD, said in a recent interview with Modern Healthcare.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, describes benefits of an integrated health care model during Modern Healthcare webinar
While participating in a Modern Healthcare webinar, “Leading Through Crisis: What COVID-19 is Teaching Us,” Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS, described how collaboration among the integrated entities that comprise Kaiser Permanente has improved resource allocation and the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sameer Awsare, MD, discusses leveraging technology to provide 24/7 health care access
Sameer Awsare, MD, FACP, associate executive director of The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), was quoted in a recent Modern Healthcare story on the rise of concierge services and innovative, technology-based access to health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Imelda Dacones, MD, honored by Modern Healthcare among 2020’s Top 25 Minority Leaders
Imelda Dacones, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of Top 25 Minority Leaders in health care for 2020.