Physician leaders of the Permanente Medical Groups at Kaiser Permanente and other industry thought leaders come together to discuss solutions to health care, transformational innovation within the industry, and the future of medicine. Join host Chris Grant, EVP and COO of The Permanente Federation, and his guests as they seek the answer to health, health care, and physician wellness in America.
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Ep.40: Rooting care in Hawaii's communities
In this episode of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, host Chris Grant sits down with John Yang, MD, president and medical director of the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group (HPMG), to explore the unique culture and community-oriented approach to health care delivery in Hawaii. As the leader of the state's largest physician-led multi-specialty practice, Dr. Yang explores the geographic, demographic,…
Ep.39: Designing care that delivers quality, access, and affordability
In this episode of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, Chris Grant speaks with Ameya Kulkarni, MD, executive medical director of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, about the future of physician-led, value-based care. The conversation explores how integrated care models can improve access, affordability, quality, and patient trust while reducing friction for both patients and physicians. Dr.…
In this episode of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, host Chris Grant, COO of The Permanente Federation, speaks with Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, executive vice president and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation and co-chair of Kaiser Permanente’s National Quality Committee. Dr. Bridges shares a powerful and deeply human perspective on what it means to lead quality for one of the…
Ep. 37: A systems approach to suicide prevention with Pavan Somusetty, MD, and Jackie Ryan
Suicide is a deeply personal tragedy — and a pressing public health challenge. In this episode, we take a closer look at how health systems can lead meaningful change through prevention, early intervention, and compassion. Dr. Pavan Somusetty, regional chief of mental health at Northwest Permanente and national leader for suicide prevention at Kaiser Permanente, joins Jackie Ryan, psychiatry…
Ep. 36: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine with Dr. Khang Nguyen
AI and machine learning are at the forefront of transforming health care today — and when applied as value-based health care innovations that enhance the human touch and keep the patient in the center, they’re best positioned to set clinicians up for success. Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase…
Ep. 35: Evolution in value-based care and its impact on medicine with Dr. Sachin Jain
The backdrop of rapid innovation, consolidation, and evolving patient needs means value-based care and its impact on medicine is changing. Think AI and robotics, emerging health disparities, and new corporate competitors challenging the status quo. What does all this mean for the present and future of patient-centered, integrated care? In the 2024 season finale of the Permanente Medicine Podcast,…
Ep. 34: Preparing the next generation of physician leaders with Drs. Ted O'Connell and Lindia Willies-Jacobo
As health systems across the country are navigating clinician shortages, preparing the next generation of physician leaders is more important than ever. Innovation and transformation in medical education that trains early-career doctors for the modern workforce is essential to ensure that the practice of high-quality, integrated care remains strong. In this episode of the Permanente Medicine…
Ep. 33: Assessing the impact of AI in medicine with Drs. Ainsley MacLean and Brian Hoberman
On this episode of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, we dissect the emergence of AI and how Kaiser Permanente can use this technology to augment its approach to high-quality, patient-centered care. Brian Hoberman, MD , executive vice president and chief information officer for The Permanente Federation and chief information officer with The Permanente Medical Group and Ainsley MacLean, MD , chief…
Ep. 32: Championing excellence in Permanente Medicine with Drs. Maria Ansari and Ramin Davidoff
The Permanente Medicine Podcast kicks off its 2024 season with this special extended episode featuring The Permanente Federation co-CEOs Maria Ansari, MD, FACC , and Ramin Davidoff, MD . Join the conversation with host Chris Grant, the Federation's chief operating officer, as the two physician executives share their leadership insights and vision for excellence when it comes to advancing the…
Ep. 31: Navigating change and challenges facing health care with Dr. Maria Ansari
Through her first 100 days as co-CEO of The Permanente Federation and executive leader of 2 Permanente Medical Groups, Maria Ansari, MD, FACC , has been at the center of critical discussions focused on the present and future of health care. In this bonus episode of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ansari offers a glimpse into her areas of focus while supporting the work of nearly 24,000…