Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in the news

Researchers are developing EHR-based tools to help community health centers deliver and coordinate integrative pain management for patients.

A study published in Cancer journal links long-term heavy alcohol consumption to a significantly increased risk of colorectal cancer, especially for consistent heavy drinkers, with benefits noted for those who quit drinking.

Distinguished Investigator Allison Naleway discusses the evolution of vaccine safety research and the critical need for rapid data analysis to combat public health misinformation.

Internal research through the IMPROVE program evaluates clinical guideline changes to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency at Kaiser Permanente Colorado.

Kaiser Permanente study identifies factors that predict type 2 diabetes remission in patients who manage their condition without bariatric surgery.

Susan Hickman, PhD, a leader in palliative care and advance care planning, will depart Regenstrief and IU to become director of the Investigative Sciences Division at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute.

Kaiser Permanente researchers found that brief interventions for alcohol use problems in primary care reduced health care utilization and costs among patients.

Strategic funding for the Colorado Safe Futures Fund to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths through public health research and community partnerships.

Kaiser Permanente Division of Research received a $4 million grant to study how addressing social needs can improve health for adults with multiple chronic conditions.

Kaiser Permanente conducts health research that shapes medical practices, public health policies, and clinical guidelines across various areas, including vaccine safety, cancer, mental health, stroke care, and drug safety.

Kaiser Permanente has launched a Food Is Medicine Center of Excellence to integrate nutritional interventions into its healthcare to combat diet-related diseases and food insecurity.

Robert Binkley's success with precision medicine highlights how integrated clinical trials and early detection improve long-term survival rates for cancer patients.

Kaiser Permanente is collaborating with the Cancer Screening Research Network to conduct clinical trials on new multi-cancer blood tests, aiming for earlier detection and improved care for a diverse patient population.

Kaiser Permanente pledged $25 million over five years to the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education to fund gun violence prevention research, education, and programs.

Kaiser Permanente is implementing sustainability initiatives and partnering with the Colorado Health Institute to mitigate climate-related health risks in Colorado.

Kaiser Permanente is expanding its digital infrastructure to integrate virtual care, automated pharmacy reminders, and remote monitoring tools for chronic disease management.

The Kaiser Permanente Division of Research received $62 million in federal grants to study how environmental and social factors influence children's health.

Kaiser Permanente's Department of Research & Evaluation in Southern California released its 2022 annual report, detailing over 650 research articles and studies on various health topics, including COVID-19, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and health disparities.

Kaiser Permanente committed $25 million over five years to expand its gun violence prevention research and community programs, including a new partnership with HAVI.

A $25 million commitment funds research and community programs to address gun violence as a public health crisis through a partnership with HAVI.