Kaiser Permanente study shows screening efforts cut colorectal cancer deaths in half
New findings examined successful outreach efforts to increase cancer screenings in Northern California
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.
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.