Don't miss out on this inspirational conversation with Stella Dantas, MD,  longtime physician leader at Northwest Permanente and current president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She sits down with Alex McDonald, MD, of Southern California Permanente Medical Group, to discuss the nuances of physician leadership, addressing the critical issue of physician burnout, and the importance of fostering a culture where physicians are nurtured and supported.  Listen now. #PhysicianLeadership #StellaDantas #WomensHealthCare #PhysicianBurnout #CultureInMedicine #Quality #Safety #DiversityThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Discover how AI and other technologies are revolutionizing health care delivery, the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, and the ongoing need for education and training to adapt to these changes in our latest episode of PermanenteDocs Chat.Our guest, Graham Walker, MD, assistant physician in chief and clinical informatics lead at The Permanente Medical Group, joins host Alex McDonald, MD, from the Southern California Permanente Medical Group to explore the dynamic landscape of health care technology and its impact on patient care. Learn how artificial intelligence and other innovations are enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.GuestGraham Walker, MD, assistant physician in chief and clinical informatics lead with The Permanente Medical GroupThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Listen now for valuable insights on the intersection of medical ethics and evidence-based medicine. Guest Audiey Kao, MD, PhD, vice president of ethics at the  American Medical Association, discusses how ethical principles can help healthcare professionals navigate complex medical decisions, ensuring patient safety and well-being. He also explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in healthcare. About the guest: Audiey Kao, MD, PhD, vice president of ethics with the American Medical AssociationHost: Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical GroupWatch on YouTube.Visit Permanente.org to learn more. #medicalethics #evidencebasedmedicine #healthcare #ethicaldecisions #patientcareThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Check out this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat as host Alex McDonald, MD, and John Andrews, MD, vice president of GME Innovations with the American Medical Association, discuss the future of medical residency programs. You'll gain valuable insights on the medical training landscape, including the role mentorship and innovation play in developing tomorrow's physicians.  Watch or listen now to discover the latest trends and developments driving the future of residency programs.  About the guest: Dr. John Andrews is the vice president of GME Innovations with the American Medical Association. He brings a wealth of experience and insight to the state of medical education and residency programs. Subscribe to our channel for more discussions on health care innovation and education. #ResidencyPrograms #MedicalEducation #Medicaltraining #Innovation #HealthcareThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Leonid Pravoverov, MD, FASN, in this PermanenteDocs Chat as they discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to slow kidney disease. Learn about the value of early detection, lifestyle modifications, and new medications in the treatment and management of chronic kidney disease. Gain valuable insights this National Kidney Month and discover the latest in all things related to kidney care.  About the guest: Dr. Pravoverov is the physician leader of Kaiser Permanente National Kidney Care Services and assistant chair of Nephrology and medical director of ESKD Services at The Permanente Medical Group.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

In this video, Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, FAMI, VP of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, explores the partnership between physicians and artificial intelligence in healthcare, focusing on AI's role in clinical decision support. Watch now to learn about current AI trends and why physicians should be involved in shaping AI policies where they practice. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on AI and healthcare! #AI #artificialintelligence #physicians #clinicaldecisionsupport #healthcare #WatchNowThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

With the growing popularity of social media as a source of information, how critical is it to have the physician voice in platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok? This PermanenteDocs Chat with host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Kevin Pho, MD, founder and editor of KevinMD.com, explores this question and more. Listen the replay above to hear them talk about the use of blogs and podcasts to share health information, and what the benefits or challenges are for physicians using social media.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist, clinical instructor, AMA ambassador, and Iowa state representative, discuss the importance of storytelling in the medical field. They highlight how sharing personal and patient stories can build trust, improve patient care, influence policy changes, and combat medical misinformation. Dr. Srinivas shares her personal experience using storytelling to advocate for patients and effect change. She also recommends many free resources for physicians interested in improving their storytelling skills. This episode is co-presented with the American Medical Association.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

A 5-month pilot program conducted with Permanente pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center showed clinicians can have positive, productive gun safety conversations with patients at the point of care. For this PermanenteDocs Chat, we continued the conversation about the physician’s role in firearm safety and research to curb gun violence with host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Sabrina Perrino, MD.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

People can’t see it, but artificial intelligence (AI) is running behind the scenes in chatbots for customer service on websites or making recommendations on things to buy. But how much of AI innovation is in use for care delivery? In this PermanenteDocs Chat, host Alex McDonald, MD, talks with Sangeeta Marwaha, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group, to learn about the potential of AI to improve health care.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode for a fun conversation on the importance of patient engagement with Charu Soni, MD, pediatrician and physician director of Leadership Development and Culture at Kaiser Permanente Carson Medical Offices and South Bay Medical Center.In this episode, Dr. Soni shares her insights on the benefits of patient engagement, which include better health outcomes and improved physician job satisfaction. She also shares tips for making connections and building trust with patients, such as personal detail recall and using technology to help facilitate ongoing patient-physician communication.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

In recognition of World AIDS Day, join us for a compelling discussion about Kaiser Permanente's integrated approach to HIV care. Hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, this episode features guest Colin Fields, MD, from the Washington Permanente Medical Group. Discover how the National HIV/AIDS Strategy aims to end the epidemic.Tune in for insights and solutions that will shape HIV awareness for a new generation.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

In this podcast episode, host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president, Professional Satisfaction from the American Medical Association, discuss the terminology related to physician well-being, including burnout and moral injury. They also highlight the impact of external constraints on health care professionals and the need to address these challenges. Tune in for insights into the health care environment's impact on physician well-being.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Curious about how small changes in your lifestyle can lead to significant improvements in your health? Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and Regina Ragasa, MD, as they dive deep into the world of lifestyle medicine. In this conversation, they'll unveil the magic of the 90/10 rule and demonstrate how your daily choices can have a profound impact on your well-being.Don't miss this engaging conversation on a topic that's near and dear to our hearts.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

In our recent PermanenteDocs Chat, in collaboration with the American Medical Association, host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Sandra Fryhofer, MD, dove deep into the timely topic of COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines. During this conversation, Dr. McDonald and Dr. Fryhofer explored the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy. They delved into the safety and efficacy of vaccines, sharing valuable insights to help physicians help patients make informed decisions. Plus, they revealed strategies physicians can apply to build trust with their patients – a critical aspect of health care in today's world.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode on heat waves and health as host Alex McDonald, MD, engages in a conversation with  Frederick Chen, MD, chief health and science officer at the American Medical Association (AMA). Together, they explore the  link between climate change and public health, shedding light on the impacts of extreme weather events, vector-borne illnesses, and the implications for patients of all ages.  Dr. Chen shares his expertise on the physician's role in preparing for climate-related challenges, educating patients and communities, and advocating for health-focused climate solutions. Discover the steps physicians can take to drive positive change and advocate for health-focused climate solutions.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

In this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat, Asha Patton-Smith, MD, a psychiatrist from the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, explores the topic of social media’s effects on children. In a conversation with host Alex McDonald, MD, Dr. Patton-Smith highlights the potential consequences of excessive screen time, the importance of monitoring, and recognizing when children might be missing out on real-world experiences, such as outdoor play and face-to-face interactions.   Listen to get a deeper insight into this timely issue and its implications in today’s digital landscape. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

As the residency year begins for many, this PermanenteDocs Chat takes a look at the supply of GME programs and other innovative ways to advance training.Host Alex McDonald, MD, chats with Sanjay Desai, MD, chief academic officer with the American Medical Association (AMA). Listen to their discussion about continuing education for physicians and gain insights on GME programs to ensure a steady pipeline of doctors to meet the country's health care needs. This podcast is produced in collaboration with the AMA.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

This podcast episode goes beyond the buzz of artificial intelligence and delves into efforts to evaluate AI's potential in health care through a new research grant program. Host Alex McDonald, MD, chats with Vincent Liu, MD, an internal medicine physician with The Permanente Medical Group and senior research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.  "Doctors who embrace AI will replace those who do not," says Dr. Liu, who also serves as principal investigator of the Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare Initiative (AIM-HI).Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

During Pride Month, we talked with Emile Pinera, MD, internist with The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, about his experience as a gay physician. Dr. Pinera, physician lead for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity for the medical group, shares insights with host Alex McDonald, MD, on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in accessing quality health care and how clinicians can foster inclusivity within the medical field.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel.