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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
