by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Feb 9, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
For decades, medicine has relied on a simple safeguard: when it comes to prescribing medications, a human clinician is always in the loop. That assumption is now being tested. CONTEXT: In a first-of-its-kind pilot, regulators in Utah have approved the use of a...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Jan 12, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Each new year brings fresh promises of healthcare reform: new technologies, policy proposals, pricing models and delivery innovations. Yet for patients, clinicians and health system leaders alike, progress often feels uneven and unpredictable. As 2026 began, I asked...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Dec 15, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
As 2025 came to a close, many Americans took stock of their daily habits and the factors that influence long-term health. Research continues to show that behaviors related to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and social engagement play an...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 14, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Events, Lessons
For as long as humans have dreamed, sleep has puzzled us. And even after nearly a century of research, it remains one of medicine’s great mysteries. Why would evolution favor a state in which humans spend a third of their lives motionless, unproductive and vulnerable?...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 10, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Rising medical costs continue to strain families across the country. Premiums are climbing, deductibles keep growing and nearly half of Americans say they can’t afford a major medical bill. Last month, I wanted to understand the real impact on readers, their loved...
