Howie and Harlan are joined by internist and author Robert Wachter to discuss his new book, which explores how AI is already changing day-to-day medical practice and argues that it can improve care, reduce burnout, and even help repair a broken healthcare system.

Show notes:

Robert Wachter: A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future

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Robert Wachter: "Pattern Recognition"

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"OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect user medical records, wellness apps"

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Robert Wachter: "Will AI Rescue Primary Care?"

"We found what you're asking ChatGPT about health. A doctor scored its answers."

Robert Wachter: "We Need Medical AI for Patients"

Robert Wachter: "Medicine's AI Knowledge War Heats Up"

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Robert Wachter: Deskilling and Healthcare AI"

"Are A.I. Tools Making Doctors Worse at Their Jobs?"

"The Robot Doctor Will See You Now"

Atul Gawande: "Personal Best"

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Robert Wachter: AI Is Already Remaking Healthcare