December 1 marked #WorldAIDSDay , an opportunity to acknowledge the progress we’ve made toward ending the #HIV epidemic and the work that remains.

Earlier this year, I spoke about the importance of ensuring access to PrEP for patients: ow.ly/N84v50QjZJY

Honest, incisive insights about the realities of advancing value-based care from Ann Greiner, Joshua Liao, and Richard Baron on a The Permanente Journal panel hosted by Nancy E. Gin, MD, FACP.

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A new Elsevier report found that 25% of med students in the US are considering quitting their studies and 63% do not plan to treat patients. With a growing physician shortage, we must address the systemic causes driving people away from medicine.

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Congratulations to the Permanente Medical Groups recognized by AMA for their commitment to physician wellness.

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The CDC and NIOSH #ImpactWellbeing campaign is a step in the right direction, encouraging organizational solutions to #burnout rather than burdening individual physicians experiencing it.

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Kaiser Permanente's commitment to #physicianwellness shines, with 4 Permanente Medical Groups receiving AMA's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition. Only 72 health organizations nationwide earned this distinction!

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A great update from Permanente Federation co-CEOs Ramin Davidoff, M.D. and Maria Ansari about how Kaiser Permanente is transforming and improving patient care.
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This PermanenteDoctors chat with Alex McDonald, MD FAAFP CAQSM and Sandra A Fryhofer MD is a great exploration of how physicians can establish trust with our patients to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

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A creative way to showcase how effective, high-quality care can be delivered to patients in their homes — even with very limited space. Tina Reed Axios

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Hearing that something is going around? It’s true. Respiratory illnesses are extremely prevalent right now. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated for COVID-19, the flu, and RSV as advised by the CDC:

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ICYMI: For #WorldHeartDay , Permanente leader Maria Ansari, highlights the need to prioritize heart health for women: “The strength of our heart — that elegant, yet powerful organ that is the essence of life — must not be taken for granted.”

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The spread of medical #misinformation online can have real-life consequences for patients. Recent data in JAMA show that 1 in 20 U.S. adults used unproven treatments for COVID-19.

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Medical decisions should be influenced by science, not politics, as AMA’s Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH and I recently discussed. @permanentedocs

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Ending the #HIV epidemic means ending it in ALL communities. Researchers have found limited uptake of #PrEP among Black women, who also lack access and reliable information about its use.

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Excited to jointly announce the tentative agreement w/ the @unioncoalition, which we reached early Friday. It offers competitive wages + excellent benefits, and keeps KP a best place to work + receive care. The strike notice for Nov. has been canceled. k-p.li/45zWa5s

More physicians need to learn to meet the unique care needs of a growing older adult population. Great piece by PermanenteDoctors’ Ramin Davidoff, M.D. on how #primarycare can provide older adults with the high-quality care they deserve. MedPage Today

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Check out the inspiring Kaiser Permanente Southern California’s Research annual report showcasing our scientists and physicians groundbreaking studies that transform health care and our patients’ lives. Kaiser Permanente Research

I sat down with Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH of the AMA to discuss how physician leaders can address some of the most pressing concerns in healthcare today, including #AI , #trust and #burnout .

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#PermLiveLeadership webinar: “We’re very worried about increasingly hostile rhetoric and threats of violence to physicians for providing evidence-based care,” @DrJesseMD of AMA talking with Stephen Parodi, MD on the need for greater legal protection for physicians.

Mark your 🗓️: 9/26, noon to 1 p.m. PT.

Join Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH of the AMA and Stephen Parodi, MD of The Permanente Federation for insights on physician leadership in today's evolving healthcare landscape. #AI #disinformation #burnout #trust

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