Kaiser Permanente Will Open Medical School

Kaiser Permanente on Thursday announced plans to open a medical school in California in 2019. The nonprofit insurance and hospital system plans for the medical school to reflect what it considers to be evolving needs for doctors. "The school will redesign physician education around strategic pillars that include providing high-quality care beyond traditional medical settings, acknowledging the central importance of collaboration and teamwork to inform treatment decisions, and addressing disparities in health," said the announcement.