Delving into the Data of Diabetes – A Research Roundup
By Muriel LaMois and Natalie Kish The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes November as National Diabetes Month. It…
The Quest for Quality Care: Informing Clinical Decisions in an Integrated Health Care System
Ever-expanding health care costs have led to increased scrutiny of treatments and a new emphasis on value. In response, providers…
Preventive Screening is Gleaning for Good Health
Kaiser Permanente promotes wellness, delivers high quality care, and manages chronic disease in order to improve total health. Screening for…
Kaiser Permanente Encourages Mental Health Awareness for National Depression Screening Day
After his wife died, Tom found himself in a very dark place and he didn’t know how to get out…
Another rung on the ladder towards achieving a high-performing health care system – to be or not to be?
Does the word learning associated with a health care system cause concern? Most people want to be assured that their…
A Prescription to Move (#Rx2Move): How Health Care Providers Can Encourage Physical Activity for Patients and Communities
Only about half of Americans meet the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity. To help get people…
Empowering Patients to Drive Their Own Care: A Conversation with Kaiser Permanente’s Terhilda Garrido
Health information technology (IT) is revolutionizing how patients and physicians interact. Electronic health records (EHRs), such as Kaiser Permanente’s KP…
Research Roundup: Considering the Mind, Body and Spirit in Health Care
Health care is not just about diagnosing and treating patients in the exam room and helping them avoid illnesses. It…
Improving Health Through Investments in Safety Net Clinics
The second installment of the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy’s Research Roundup showcases contributions to safety net clinics. In…
Q&A with Felicia E. Mebane, PhD, MSPH — AcademyHealth Innovator in Residence
Dr. Felicia E. Mebane (introduced in this post earlier this week) understands the power of a good podcast. That’s why…