For decades, technologists and futurists debated whether computers would ever achieve human-level cognition. Today, that debate is over. The arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is no longer a question of if, but when. AGI is a fast-approaching milestone...
Around the world, nations differ in how they organize and pay for healthcare, but all face a common threat: the relentless rise of chronic disease. No matter the system, it’s becoming harder to keep people healthy while keeping costs under control. Increasingly, I’ve...
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) refers to AI systems that can match or exceed human cognitive abilities across a wide range of tasks, including complex medical decision-making. With tech leaders predicting AGI-level capabilities within just a few years,...
Will the U.S. healthcare system achieve a technological breakthrough, or will another promising tool die on the vine due to medicine’s illogical financial model? That was the question I set out to answer this morning from the main stage of the 10th annual Accountable...
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are now easily accessible to both clinicians and patients. In a previous newsletter, I invited readers to try these tools for themselves. In this poll, I wanted to learn how you view generative AI as a medical tool. Here...
A year ago, I published my latest book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. Since then, I’ve witnessed a growing acceptance of generative AI among clinicians. An increasing number of doctors are now...
Imagine a healthcare system where patients receive world-class medical expertise without stepping into a doctor’s office or even talking with a clinician. Where chronic diseases are monitored continuously and controlled effectively from home. Where medical costs are...
With the Trump administration in office for more than two months now, major policy changes and proposals are taking shape. Some could dramatically impact healthcare access, costs and innovation. Last month, I asked you about these changes and how you felt about the...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing in healthcare. Some studies suggest that AI-driven systems can outperform human doctors in specific tasks. But how do patients and clinicians and patients feel about this shift? Would you trust AI for medical guidance? I...
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....