Maria Ansari, MD, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente
Podcast:Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Published On: Wed Apr 29 2026 Description: In this episode, Maria Ansari, MD, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Permanente Federation and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente, joins the podcast to reflect on memorable moments throughout her career. She discusses how AI is driving new efficiencies, the ongoing challenge of rising healthcare costs, and the impact of an increasing disease burden on health systems and patient care.