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Patient-researcher helps advance care for other breast cancer survivorsDianne Johnson tells how SIMBA study found room for improvement in information and support after breast cancer treatment.
2017-02-28
Behavioral Health Integration: Empowered medical assistants are at the forefrontKaiser Permanente Washington Medical Assistant Santino Telles describes an initiative that’s improving patients’ lives — while increasing his joy and pride in his work.
health care, mental health, behavioral health, health, medical assistants
2017-02-22
- Do the right thing: Let’s confront both health care underuse and overuse
Vice President of Research and Health Care Innovation Dr. Eric B. Larson writes about more opportunities to work for effective, affordable, responsible care on joining Kaiser Permanente.
2017-02-17
This flu season is bad — get vaccinated!This season: Disease severe, vaccine moderately effective, says Dr. Mike Jackson, who helps monitor each U.S. flu season.
2017-02-16
Cost-of-care conversations: How can health care be more transparent?In this interview, Nora B. Henrikson, PhD, describes her new study to identify better ways for patients and providers to talk about how much the patient pays.
2017-02-08
How can we use technology to support patients after bariatric surgery?With funding from the Partnership for Innovation, KPWHRI is evaluating a new technology-based lifestyle program designed by KPWHRI bariatric surgeons.
2017-02-02
Kaiser Permanente’s acquisition of Group Health is good for researchGHRI is now one of Kaiser Permanente’s eight regional health research institutes. Dr. Eric B. Larson explains why he’s excited about the change.
2017-02-01
