How ChatGPT is changing the way we think about health care

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It’s been tumultuous, but grounding. I’m back in my [...] [Why physicians should go on a retreat [PODCAST]]( “The retreat offered me the opportunity to see that I want more time (don’t we all) to connect with quiet, peace, and loved ones. I want to embody love as well as the badass that I am. That’s what I got out of the [...] [The CHIPHIT complex and the future of health care: Can we create a low-cost, high-quality system?]( The high cost, low quality, and systemic inequities of the U.S. health care system have prompted its redesign. The current health care system is now controlled by consolidated health care institutions, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and health information technology companies (CHIPHIT complex). The CHIPHIT complex, along with the federal government, will shape the future health [...] [Is success really just about wealth and achievements?]( Success is a word that is used frequently across the globe. 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As we continue to push for health equity, we also continue to evaluate and reassess our student programs to provide tailored support and [...] [The incessant hounding of doctors: A look at the lengthy professional disclosures required of physicians]( Can you absolutely and unequivocally answer “no” to all of the following questions: Has your license to practice in any jurisdiction ever been limited, restricted, reduced, suspended, voluntarily surrendered, revoked, denied, or not renewed? Have you ever been reprimanded by a state licensing agency, or are any of these actions pending with respect to your [...] [Caught in the middle: How health insurance companies influence cancer drug selection]( Patients may find themselves caught in the middle between their health insurance company and their oncologist when it comes to selecting the drugs used to treat their cancer. Why is this? The American Cancer Society explains biologic drugs (derived from living organisms such as yeast, bacteria, or animal cells) and biosimilar drugs, which behave similarly [...] [Physicians’ real problem isn’t burnout [PODCAST]]( “Let’s ask which elements of our system support this and promote and enhance those elements. If anything takes time or focus away from the main principle, let’s remove or replace it. Whether it’s the EMR, payment models, prior authorizations, or even automated phone systems, [...] [Physician speaks out about being threatened by a patient and betrayed by an organization]( I’ve been practicing internal medicine for over a decade now. I was drawn to this field because of my admiration for Dr. William Osler and the superb physicians I have met who embody his qualities. 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