by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Oct 3, 2018 | All Blog Posts, Events, Lessons, Uncategorized
Modeled after the intellectual programs of ancient Greece, the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College (California) is a unique forum in American higher education. Four nights a week, the “Ath” welcomes scholars, public figures, thought leaders,...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Sep 13, 2018 | All Blog Posts, Events, Lessons, Uncategorized
At the historic Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas, I joined the HMS Momentum 2018 conference on Wednesday to share my thoughts on the latest advances in healthcare technology and data analytics with the 300 senior executives in attendance. The conference, a combination...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Sep 10, 2018 | All Blog Posts, Surveys, Uncategorized
Now more than ever, there are two sides to practicing medicine. There’s the fulfilling side, the parts of each day that include improving patient health. And then there are the ever-increasing parts of our days that remain pressure-packed with data-entry and...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Aug 24, 2018 | All Blog Posts, Leadership, Lessons, Uncategorized
Update: After discontinuing additional treatment for glioblastoma, John McCain died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 4:28 p.m. local time in his Arizona home. Arizona Senator John McCain, 81, has decided to forgo additional treatment for an aggressive form of brain...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Aug 13, 2018 | All Blog Posts, Surveys, Uncategorized
This month’s reader survey is about wellness. And, like every survey in Monthly Musings, it is totally anonymous. I’m interested in understanding how readers think about work-life balance, stress and personal fulfillment. Collectively, the answers will inform future...
