by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Jan 10, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
The U.S. has officially entered a new presidential term. Trump’s rapid-fire executive orders, RFK Jr.’s Senate confirmation as HHS secretary and Elon Musk’s early influence over government departments/budgets all indicate that healthcare is poised for major change....
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Dec 16, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
The U.S. Surgeon General has called isolation and loneliness a significant public health issue, comparing its impact to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Though the problem has grown over decades, the COVID-19 pandemic intensified feelings of disconnection for millions of...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 11, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Studies show that gratitude has profound effects on well-being, enhancing both mental and physical health. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I asked you to reflect on the aspects of your life for which you are most appreciative. Here are the results: My thoughts: I...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Oct 31, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Events, Lessons
At the 2024 NCQA Health Innovation Summit in Nashville this week, I had the pleasure of joining the organization’s founder and president, Peggy O’Kane, for a fireside chat titled, “Not If But When: How AI Can Impact Health Care Quality for the Better.” This event was...
