Telehealth primary care outcomes remained steady well into 2021
New research finds patients treated during the COVID-19 pandemic had similar medical outcomes whether they saw their doctor in-person or virtually.
Patients with dementia saw big increase in telehealth use during pandemic
Many patients with dementia have continued to use phone and video visits for their primary care following the COVID-19 pandemic according to new analysis.
Blood test to identify risk for diabetes after pregnancy in women with gestational diabetes now one step closer
New findings from Kaiser Permanente Division of Research SWIFT Study in PLOS Medicine advance a potential blood test to predict which women with gestational diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes.
Which patients choose telemedicine over in-person primary care?
A new study in JAMA Network Open of patients who self-scheduled a video or phone visit at Kaiser Permanente Northern California shows that patients were more likely to choose telemedicine over an office visit if they were younger, female, or faced logistical challenges.
Kaiser Permanente researchers present latest findings at global AIDS2020 conference held online
Kaiser Permanente’s rich history of research and care delivery innovation around HIV and AIDS will be highlighted at the global International AIDS Conference, being held online July 6-10.
Study identifies geographic clusters of pregnant women who missed flu shots
A Kaiser Permanente analysis of women who did not get flu shots during their pregnancies found the women clustered in geographic “hot spots.” These women tended to have fewer prenatal medical visits and live in low-income neighborhoods.
Telehealth appointments improve follow-up care in patients with heart failure
Kaiser Permanente study is the first to compare early telehealth approach to early in-person follow-up to prevent hospital readmissions.
Three clinicians join innovative Kaiser Permanente Northern California research cohort
Three Kaiser Permanente physicians have joined The Permanente Medical Group Physician Researcher Program, which allows them to continue their clinical work while pursuing specific research projects.
Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians take part in leading clinical oncology conference
Research presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology annual meeting amplified the ways the Division of Research and The Permanente Medical Group advance cancer care.
