The organization signs a commitment statement in the public-private partnership that includes more than 100 health care, government, community, academic, and other network organizations.
In remarks at the 2018 World Health Care Congress this week, Imelda Dacones, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente, shared how a customized electronic medical record, physician leadership, and a system-wide approach to prevention and rescue led to significant decreases in high-dose opioid prescriptions, among other improvements.
The commentary, “Prescription Opioids and Infection Risk: Research and Caution Needed” co-authored with Michael Von Korff, ScD, reflects on a recent Annals study that shows prescription opioids are associated with an increased risk for serious infections.
The Permanente Medical Groups utilize a four-pronged approach to prescription opioids that focuses on physician education, community protection, patient safety, and patient education.
Edward M. Ellison, MD, executive medical director and chairman of the board at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, shares his expertise on opioids during an interview on Doctor Radio Reports on SiriusXM.
Explore the PBS NewsHour report from the series 'America Addicted' shedding light on the escalating opioid epidemic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines on limiting prescription painkillers.