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PermanenteDocs Chat

Permanente Medicine

Permanente physicians and other health care leaders come together in an unscripted live chat, creating conversations among doctors about timely issues facing health care today. Hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, a family medicine physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

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Ep. 40: What every physician should know about care...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat, host Alex McDonald, MD, discusses the latest innovations in care experience with Wadie Marcos, MD, access and experience lead with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Marcos shares his insights on the changing health care landscape, focusing on improving access and the care experience. They candidly discuss the unique challenges and opportunities health care organizations face in meeting patient expectations. Dr. Marcos highlights ...

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Ep. 39 Virtual oncology: Expert cancer care from...

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2025/04/08

In this episode of PermanenteDocs Chat, Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Tatjana Kolevska, MD, about Kaiser Permanente’s Virtual Cancer Expert Review program—an innovative approach that ensures patients across the country have access to expert oncology care, no matter where they live. They discuss how Kaiser Permanente’s integrated model supports prevention, early detection, and coordinated treatment, and how AI and virtual consults are changing the game in complex cancer care. Topics covered i...

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33:32

Ep 38: Wildfires, medicine, and community resilience:...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2025/02/12

As devastating wildfires cut across Southern California, burning 16,000 structures and displacing more than 180,000 people last month, physicians and medical staff across Los Angeles faced unique challenges helping those in need while also ensuring their own safety. In the latest Permanente DocsChat episode, Christopher Subject, MD, assistant regional medical director, and Jeremy Maggin, MD, emergency medicine physician, joined host Alex McDonald, MD, to discuss disaster response and prepare...

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24:49

Ep. 37: Trick or tweet: Navigating social media's...

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2024/11/18

Listen to a special chat on social media’s influence on the health and well-being of young people. Melissa Garretson, MD, member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, joined host Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, to explore the challenges adolescents face and how physicians can support their overall health. From screen time to sleep deprivation, Dr. Garretson shares strategies to help manage unhealthy social media use.Guest:Melissa Garret...

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Ep. 36: Vaccines, variants, and trends for...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/11/04

Get prepared for respiratory virus season with an informative discussion on what every physician should know about this year’s flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines. In this episode of PermanenteDocs Chat, guest Connie Park, MD, clinical flu lead for The Permanente Medical Group and chief of Infectious Diseases, Greater Southern Alameda Area, joins host Dr. Alex McDonald of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group to discuss vaccine strains and practical strategies for addressing vaccine hesit...

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Ep. 35: Pain points: Navigating the opioid crisis

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/09/27

Listen to this episode for an up-to-date overview on opioid crisis from guest Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the American Medical Association's Substance Use and Pain Care Taskforce. Dr. Mukkamala talks to host Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, about the latest data, systemwide steps to create change, and clinical strategies that can help doctors balance pain management with addiction prevention.GuestBobby Mukkamala, MD, Chair, American Medical Association...

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24:18

Ep 34: How physicians drive innovation in medical...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/09/09

Learn how new medical products and services that physicians use meet quality, safety, and value standards in the latest PermanenteDocs Chat featuring Sande Irwin, MD, chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Product Council. Dr. Irwin talks to host Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, about how the Council evaluates medical products — everything from otoscopes and exam chairs to surgical tools and MRI scanners — through a uniquely integrated team made of...

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Ep. 33 Addressing the mental health elephant in the room

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/08/08

Listen to this important conversation about the unique challenges physicians and clinicians face when seeking mental health support and real-life ways to foster a culture of wellness.Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, immediate past chair of the AMA board of trustees and advocate for physician wellness, joins Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, to discuss the traditional barriers to overcoming the stigma of mental health in the medical community, how thing...

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Ep. 32 Emotional intelligence in practice

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/07/16

Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for today’s health care professionals. It can help you communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, cope with stress, and foster empathy and compassion. In this PermanenteDocs Chat, hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, we explore the importance of emotional intelligence in health care.Pamela Honsberger, MD, and certified emotional intelligence trainer, shares her insights and tips on how to cultivate and enhance your emotional intelligence. Discover practical ...

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22:17

Ep. 31 Career development and the power of mentorship...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/06/28

Don't miss out on this inspirational conversation with Ved Gossain, MD, endocrinologist and former chair of the Senior Physicians Section Governing Council at the AMA. Dr. Gossain shares insights on mentoring the next generation of doctors, staying engaged in their careers, and the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity in medicine. Moderated by Alex McDonald, MD, family medicine physician with Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Guest:Ved Gossain, MD, American Medical ...

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Ep. 30 Physician leadership, burnout, and the future...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/06/04

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. ...

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Ep. 29 Pushing the boundaries of medicine with...

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2024/05/06

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 la...

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22:36

Ep. 28 The intersection of medical ethics and...

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2024/04/23

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23:05

Ep. 27 Innovations in residency and the future of...

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2024/04/08

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22:31

Ep. 26 Examining the evolution of kidney care

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2024/03/18

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22:33

Ep. 25 AI's role in health care: Supporting, not...

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2024/03/05

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23:05

Ep. 24 Amplifying the physician voice on social media

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2024/02/20

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22:40

Ep. 23 Physicians as storytellers

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2024/01/30

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20:28

Ep. 22 Clinician led conversations on gun safety

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2024/01/05

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26:25

Ep. 21 AI innovation in health care

PermanenteDocs Chat ·

2023/12/20

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