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In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Robert Pearl, a renowned healthcare leader and the author of the groundbreaking book ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. Dr. Pearl shares his unique journey in healthcare leadership and his vision for how AI can transform and improve healthcare outcomes, a perspective that is sure to captivate our audience. He also discusses his collaboration with ChatGPT in writing his book, providing valuable insights into the future of healthcare.

Main Takeaways:
- AI can potentially improve healthcare quality, access, and affordability by empowering patients to manage chronic conditions better.
- Moving to prepaid models like capitation can incentivize value-based care needed to realize AI benefits. 
- AI technologies like ChatGPT show promise, but some limitations require oversight and continued development.

Sources:
Robert Pearl on the web
ChatGPT, MD
Fixing Healthcare Podcast

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