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Poll: Healthcare under Trump - Robert Pearl, MD
As the U.S. prepares for a new presidential term, healthcare is poised for change. From advancements in generative AI to debates over Medicaid, Medicare and drug pricing, the next four years will engender challenges and opportunities for patients, providers and policymakers. What outcomes do you see as most likely? Vote below to share your perspective […]
Poll: Isolation and connection - Robert Pearl, MD
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 Americans. That’s why I’m interested in your perspective: How has loneliness or connection impacted your […]
Poll: AI disclosures between doctors, patients - Robert Pearl, MD
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, you’re invited to share your thoughts in this month’s survey. Do doctors owe it to their patients to be transparent about the use of AI in […]
Poll: Befriending AI? - Robert Pearl, MD
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 were enlightening. That quirky experiment, along with OpenAI’s newest generative AI update (GPT-4o), inspired this month’s reader poll. This survey contains two (2) multiple choice […]
My journey with AI and medicine: 'ChatGPT, MD' is here - Robert Pearl, MD
The following is an exclusive preview of my new book “ChatGPT, MD: How-AI Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine,” which was a unique, six-month collaboration with ChatGPT, my coauthor. All profits from the book benefit Doctors Without Borders. An additional donation will be made for all eBook and hardcover purchases […]
Poll: Pick the book cover for 'ChatGPT, MD'
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 from the prevailing corporate interests that dominate the U.S. healthcare system. Last month, hundreds of readers helped select a compelling subheading—one […]
Leadership lessons from the Syrian American Medical Society
I had the privilege to present the keynote address at the Syrian American Medical Society’s 7th National Symposium in Orlando on February 17. Founded in 2007, SAMS is a global medical relief organization providing excellent medical care to patients in need in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece, Ukraine, and Turkey. Its “mission is dedicated to delivering […]
Poll: Too much or too little in American healthcare? - Robert Pearl, MD
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” of something or “not enough” of it. This is your chance to weigh in on the topic. Note: For each item below, please indicate whether you […]
Poll: What to do about obesity? - Robert Pearl, MD
Last month, I published an article on Ozempic as a weight-loss drug. While medications like this have the potential to help our nation fight obesity, they carry a large price tag: upwards of $16,000 per year. With that in mind, I’d like to ask for your thoughts on obesity in America. Please answer each question: […]
Poll: Public healthcare in America? - Robert Pearl, MD
Countries with world-leading medical outcomes provide universal coverage for all citizens through public hospitals and government-run clinics—at costs far less than in the United States. Although the doctors elsewhere provide excellent care, delays are common for non-emergent problems. Patients who want faster service can purchase private coverage and jump the line, but those insurance policies […]
Poll: Medical ethics in the age of AI - Robert Pearl, MD
According to a recent Pew Research survey, Americans worry about the ethical impact ChatGPT will have on medical practice. This month’s survey asks for your thoughts on some of medicine’s biggest ethical questions. This survey contains two (2) mirrored questions and takes approximately two (2) minutes to complete. All responses are confidential. Cumulative totals will […]