CNN report on nation’s high maternal death rates spotlights success at Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente implemented protocols and training that helped to reduce the organization's maternal morbidity numbers.
Self-quarantine only when COVID-19 symptoms appear, Federation leader Nancy Gin, MD, tells L.A. Times
Nancy Gin, MD, chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation, explained in a Los Angeles Times story that people should only quarantine themselves when COVID-19 symptoms start to appear.
Compassionate care runs in the family
Brian Lim, MD, an interventional gastroenterologist with Southern California Permanente Medical Group, combines award-winning research with a compassionate approach to care inspired by his father.
Kaiser Permanente virtual cardiac rehab program highlighted in WSJ
A virtual cardiac rehab program was featured in an article published today in the Wall Street Journal, which quoted Kaiser Permanente Chief Information Officer Dick Daniels and Kaiser Permanente Southern California Chief Innovations and Transformation Officer Tad Funahashi, MD.
Physician well-being highlighted in stories on mental health and patient portal inboxes
Two articles released this week spotlighted the growing concern over physician burnout in the United States, quoting Permanente leaders and researchers who are drawing attention on what can be done to address physician well-being.
Permanente Medical Groups in California earn top marks for quality and patient experience
The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California and the Southern California Permanente Medical Group received a 2019 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Integrated Healthcare Association.
Special Olympics and Permanente Medicine form a winning team
As part of a growing partnership, Permanente physicians are working to provide world-class care for Special Olympics athletes across multiple specialties.
SCPMG receives AMA honor for addressing physician burnout
Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) received recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) at the 2019 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) this past weekend for its exceptional efforts to address systematic causes of physician burnout.
Permanente research lead Steven Jacobsen, MD, selected as president-elect of American College of Epidemiology
Steven J. Jacobsen, MD, PhD, senior director of Research for Kaiser Permanente Southern California, was elected as president-elect of the American College of Epidemiology.
Harmonizing physician wellness through music
Permanente doctors connect with their love of music, striking new notes so they can better care for their patients.