Stephen Parodi MD Archives

Stephen Parodi, MD, tells CNN International vaccine mandates effectively increase rates among employees

October 5, 2021

The Permanente Medical Group associate executive director says vaccination rates are above 96% for all Kaiser Permanente employees and 98% for Permanente physicians in California.

Stephen Parodi, MD, shares how Permanente COVID-19 vaccine policy protects patients, communities

September 27, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader tells AMA that with an organizationwide vaccine mandate, Permanente physicians lead the nation in physician COVID-19 vaccinations.

Permanente Live webinar to discuss equity in health care

September 9, 2021

An expert panel will explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges of achieving health equity.

Permanente Live: The future of equitable care

September 1, 2021

Register to watch a replay of our Permanente Live webinar tackling the health equity issues facing medicine today.

Stephen Parodi, MD, says health care professionals’ frustrations mount as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge

August 31, 2021

Kaiser Permanente national infectious disease leader tells Hearst TV that physicians, nurses, and other clinicians facing burnout can benefit from peer support.

New tool for early identification of COVID-19 surges

July 27, 2021

Kaiser Permanente develops a simple method to help hospitals and communities identify early signs of a large community spread of infectious diseases.

Stephen Parodi, MD, tells AP that Kaiser Permanente is prepared for surge as delta variant spreads

July 19, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says that COVID-19 cases have doubled across the organization’s 36 California hospitals to more than 400 in the past 3 weeks.

Stephen Parodi, MD, speaks with CNN International about coronavirus variants, boosters

July 12, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says 99% of hospitalizations in California are among people who remain unvaccinated.

You’ll See the Doctor Now: Hospital at Home

June 25, 2021

Before the pandemic, seeing a doctor almost always meant an in-person visit. Now, virtual care is bringing hospital care back into the home as providers, technology firms, and patients all begin to see benefits. This virtual model of care has…

At WHCC21, Stephen Parodi, MD, encourages physicians to work directly with employers on care issues

June 18, 2021

In a World Health Care Congress ’21 keynote panel, The Permanente Federation executive vice president said employer-provider relationships can help both groups address a range of health care challenges, including reaching herd immunity for COVID-19.