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...
Yesterday, I stood on stage at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Boise, Idaho, presenting a keynote on the future of generative AI in medicine. As I looked out across the audience, I couldn’t help but think back to another moment that took place just a few hundred...
In the spirit of Halloween, last month’s poll asked readers which aspects of medicine make their pulse race … not from excitement, but from fear. Here are the results: My thoughts: Three themes stand out from these results. First is the dominance of misinformation....
The recent dismissal of the CDC’s director by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with support from President Trump, sparked national debate. In response, several states and professional medical groups indicated plans to issue their own vaccine guidelines, departing from those...
In a recent Forbes article, I explored how clinicians might harness generative AI – not just for their own use or financial gain, but as a tool to educate and empower patients. So, I asked readers (both healthcare professionals and patients) whether they’re using...
In a recent Forbes article, I explored how clinicians might harness generative AI – not just for their own use or financial gain, but as a tool to educate and empower patients. So, I asked readers (both healthcare professionals and patients) whether they’re using...
Congress has advanced the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), a sweeping tax and spending package that includes key healthcare provisions. This poll asked how readers expect the legislation to impact American healthcare, along with which provisions they support and...
Around the world, governments and healthcare leaders are working to give more power to patients. In the United States, efforts are underway to improve transparency, remove data silos and allow patients to download their full medical history. In Switzerland, a growing...
Lowering drug prices, reversing chronic disease and expanding access to generative AI are among the many healthcare promises made by the current administration. But last month I asked readers which of these goals is most achievable, and what’s most likely to stand in...
I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the PCC Conference 2025 in Washington, D.C. The event, titled “Scaling What Works for Better Health,” brought together hundreds of leaders, clinicians and advocates committed to elevating primary care in the...