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 that perfectly captures the book’s essence: “How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.” Now,  I’m inviting you to choose the cover design. I’ll send the winning image to the printers on Friday, March 22, t ..read more

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 life-saving services, revitalizing health systems during crises, and promoting medical education via a network of humanitarians in Syria, the US, and beyond.” The program focused on the vital role of leaders in making improvements a reality. The t ..read more

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 compelling evidence—that generative AI technologies like ChatGPT will become as integral and essential to future physicians as the stethoscope was for centuries. The power of GenAI lies in its ability to serve as a colleague for healthcare professionals and as a source of expertise for patients, empowering both in ways previously unimaginable. Used by doctors and patients together, ChatGPT will improve ..read more

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 expectations, the role of a leader is continuously evolving. That is why I’m seeking your insights in this latest reader survey. Your input will help me and others understand what leadership in healthcare should look like, both now and in the years to come. It’s not just about identifying the current trends, but also about foreseeing healthcare’s future needs. Note: There is a poll embedded within this pos ..read more

The InnovatorMD Global Summit 2024, January 11-13, is the largest physician innovation event in the country with a prestigious line-up of speakers, including colleagues like Amanda Goltz from AWS Healthcare at Amazon and Harvey Castro, MD, author of several books on generative AI in medicine. I had the privilege to keynote this important event. In my talk, I emphasized that our nation stands at a pivotal moment in medical history, and I presented a vision for Healthcare 4.0. A history of milestones and missed opportunities The passage of time is marked not just by years and decades, but by gen ..read more

As the calendar turns to 2024, it’s a time to look to the future and set personal goals. This two-question survey dives into the aspirations and resolutions on your mind as we step into another year of possibilities. Whether it’s improving your health, finding a better work-life balance, or embarking on new adventures, I want to hear about the activities that inspire you. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. *Click “VOT ..read more

I’m always eager to learn which healthcare topics interest Americans the most. And lately, with the ever-changing media landscape, I’m curious to know where readers of this newsletter turn for news on healthcare. This month’s survey tackles both questions. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. *Click “VOTE” for each question to lock in your answer* Thanks for voting! To see the final results of this survey, and for acces ..read more

The theme of this year’s virtual Lifestyle Medicine Summit is “Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Solutions That Work.” The 10-day annual event, hosted by the passionate and dedicated Johannes R. Fisslinger, features nearly 40 presentations and panels with an estimated 50,000 health professionals in attendance. I had the honor of returning as keynote speaker, delivering a presentation on “3 Big Changes Coming To American Medicine.” As U.S. medical practices look for ways to embrace lifestyle medicine principles, such as plant-based diets and stress management, it’s vital for practitioners to stay ..read more

At the Children’s National Hospital Grand Rounds in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to deliver the Annual Holbrook Lecture. There, I embarked on a journey through time, tracing the evolution of knowledge dissemination through to the transformative power of generative AI and its potential application to American medicine. A brief history of knowledge diffusion The Gutenberg Revolution: I began by reflecting on the monumental shift in knowledge brought about by Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in the 15th century. This innovation democratized knowledge, making books a ..read more

My latest articlle series looked back at the last five years of progress in U.S. healthcare (noting precious little had been made) and then looked ahead at the next five years (noting what improvements could be achieved if urgent action is taken). This month’s survey, which contains five brief questions, asks you to compare the current state of American healthcare with where you think we’ll be in five years. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to pa ..read more