The true value of value-based care
The future of health care must prioritize value over volume. Dr. Parodi explains why value-based care is key to better outcomes, lower costs, and a more equitable system.
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.
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.
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.
The impact of patient advisory councils on quality of care
Ramin Davidoff, MD, and coauthors discuss how patient advisory councils help improve quality of care in The Permanente Journal.
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…
Creating the appropriate policy environment for hospital-at-home programs
Permanente leader Stephen Parodi, MD, says the proposed Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act offers the regulatory framework that hospital-at-home programs seek