The Pursuit of Health Podcast

The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!

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Ep65: Generative AI, Healthcare Incentives and Politics w/Dr Robert Pearl

February 07, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl

Put a system in place that rewards value. Sounds simple, right?

Sharing a vision for seismic healthcare reform is renowned healthcare leader, award-winning author, and plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Pearl.

Dr. Pearl originally believed healthcare was a non-political space. How could medicine be political?

Yet our healthcare system is on its knees, drug companies are protected by policy, patients are struggling to afford care, and our rates of chronic disease are staggeringly high - adding huge cost to the system.

But wait - is there a solution? Could generative AI pave the way for a new era of medicine?

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We spoke about the broken state of the U.S. healthcare system, the history and future of healthcare technology, the role of generative AI in revolutionizing inpatient care, and the importance of cultural and systemic shifts in healthcare.

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