Hands applying a bandage to a young child's arm
·
12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about measles

If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles.

series
Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
·
18 MIN READ

Medical ethics and evidence-based medicine with Audiey Kao, MD, PhD

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about how ethical principles can help physicians and medical students.

series
Physician-Patient Relationship
Moving Medicine Podcast
Brain in the center of a floral arrangement
·
4 MIN READ

Another piece of the physician well-being puzzle? Self-compassion

Physicians at The Permanente Medical Group say training on self-compassion can be “transformative.” Learn more with the AMA.

series
Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Smiling patient speaking with physician
·
6 MIN READ

How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood

Smart health systems empower doctors to give patients the knowledge they need to take preventive health action. Learn more with the AMA.

series
Public Health
Health System Spotlight
Three arrows pointed in different directions
·
5 MIN READ

Physician employee, partner or owner? 3 paths for young doctors

Physician practice options can overwhelm. Learn from experienced doctors how practice setting influences autonomy, financial risk and more.

series
Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Stethoscope and digital tablet
·
4 MIN READ

Yes, health AI can help doctors. Follow 3 steps to roll it out.

Vincent Liu, MD, MS, chief data officer of The Permanente Medical Group, shares a step-by-step guide for adopting augmented intelligence (AI) systems.

series
Digital
Health System Spotlight
Contemplative senior woman wearing a scarf on head
·
6 MIN READ

Virtual acute-care program makes patients feel right at home

Kaiser Permanente’s hospital-at-home effort has readmission rates that are lower than the national average—with no signs of slowing down.

series
Digital
Health System Spotlight
Medical personnel take a sample from a person at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing station
·
4 MIN READ

4 priorities for tackling the next public health emergency

AMA joins other influential groups in health care to push better coordination, data sharing with lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

series
Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
Stethoscope next to a laptop
·
4 MIN READ

From radiology to the exam room, AI is making its mark

Stephen Parodi, MD, says AI is already helping physicians at The Permanente Medical Group improve care. But big questions remain.

Digital