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Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are now easily accessible to both clinicians and patients. In last month’s newsletter, I invited readers to try these tools for themselves. Whether [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Today, 1 in 6 Americans are using artificial intelligence to answer medical questions. Clinicians, meanwhile, are relying on AI as a healthcare tool more and more. With that context, I asked [...]

Last month, I asked readers to weigh in on the election and how healthcare issues will influence the outcome. Here are the results: My thoughts: For two of the questions, readers viewed the [...]

As with every election cycle, healthcare projects to be an important topic for voters and policymakers alike. Last month’s poll invited readers to share their thoughts on the role healthcare will [...]

As our digital world continues to shape our social relationships, many in healthcare are worried about social media’s effects on mental health, particularly among adolescents. In a significant [...]

I’m a fan of the podcast Hard Fork. On the show, host Kevin Roose took on a monthlong experiment, cultivating relationships with 18 companions generated by artificial intelligence. The results [...]

Generative AI is rapidly emerging in American medicine, offering new possibilities in both clinical settings and for personal health management. As these tools become more integrated into [...]

Generative AI is rapidly emerging in American medicine, offering new possibilities in both clinical settings and for personal health management. As these tools become more integrated into [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of American healthcare, the concept of “value-based care” has emerged as a pivotal goal. This approach aims to enhance the overall quality, accessibility and [...]

As the publication date for my new book ChatGPT, MD swiftly approaches, I am eager to present a vision for the future where patients, doctors and AI join forces to reclaim control of medicine [...]

This spring, I will publish my third nonfiction book, “ChatGPT, MD,” which explores the immense changes that generative AI will bring to healthcare. It is my prediction—based on robust data and [...]

What qualities define effective leadership in healthcare? That question has never been more crucial. With rapid technological advancements, rising costs, sagging quality and shifting patient [...]

As the calendar turned to 2024, I asked readers about their aspirations and resolutions. Here are the results: My thoughts: Although readers could pick as many resolutions as they wanted, most [...]

I’m always eager to learn which healthcare topics interest Americans the most. And lately, with the ever-changing media landscape, I was curious to know where readers of this newsletter turn for [...]

In a recent episode of Unfiltered, Dr. Jonathan Fisher and I discussed the idea of abundance and scarcity and medicine, debating which areas of American healthcare have “too much” and “not [...]