Robert Pearl, M.D.

Contributor|Healthcare

I’m passionate about transforming the American healthcare system and helping people understand the consequences of their medical decisions. I previously served as CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the largest medical group in the nation, and as president of the Mid-Atlantic

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1,713 viewsJul 15, 2024

Medical Education Needs Radical Reform: AI, Alone, Isn’t The Answer

Most U.S. medical schools now offer AI coursework. Look closer and you’ll find that none of it will prepare future physicians to improve medical care and save lives.

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58,931 viewsJun 24, 2024

Wegovy And Ozempic Are Overpriced By 400-500% — Here’s A Quick Solution

By expanding the definition of a single word, Congress can implement a quick and simple solution to make GLP-1 drugs affordable.

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38,279 viewsJun 3, 2024

OpenAI’s Rule-Shattering GPT-4o Update Will Be Lifesaving, Too

Almost everyone has heard of GenAI, but less than a quarter of Americans use it regularly. OpenAI’s newest update aims to change that. If it does, patients will win big.

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45,057 viewsMay 20, 2024

Healthcare Winners And Losers After FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements

The FTC's ban on non-compete clauses comes at a crucial moment for American healthcare. Here's who wins and loses from the new rule.

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1,593 viewsMay 6, 2024

If AI Harms A Patient, Who Gets Sued?

Two-thirds of doctors now view GenAI as beneficial to healthcare. But what will happen in a court should AI harm a patient?