Archive - Reflections on AI, Healthcare and Beyond

Why AI Agents Need More Than Guardrails in Healthcare

The Illusion of Control: Why Guardrails Alone Cannot Ensure Ethical AI in Medicine

Apr 22 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

Trust Is Not the Goal. It’s the Outcome

Why returning to our core mandates—and practicing trustworthiness over rhetoric—is essential for rebuilding global health systems

Apr 12 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

March 2025

What Now? Tips for Former 23andMe Customers Concerned About Their Genetic Data

Ok, I just heard the news and have already received three messages today asking for my thoughts—so here are some basic things to consider.

Mar 24 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

When the Funding Stops: How Global Health Can Survive and Thrive

Global health isn’t about aid—it’s about empowerment. When funding wavers, resilience must rise. Innovation, local leadership, and collaboration are the…

Mar 4 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

February 2025

What Would Dr. Paul Farmer Tell Us Today?

What would Paul Farmer advise us to do now?

Feb 24 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

Will AI Turn Us into Boneheaded Bots?

Will we need "mental gyms" and mandatory tech blackout periods to keep our brains sharp?

Feb 22 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

January 2025

DeepSeek R1: A Sputnik Moment in AI

What will this mean for us working in healthcare? PART I

Jan 28 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

When Fake IT Support Comes Knocking: A Healthcare Story

Why doctors and nurses are vulnerable to this hack

Jan 22 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

October 2024

Doctors Don’t Need Yoga, They Need Time to Smoke

Walking through the expo floor..., I couldn’t help but feel like I was in some weird mix between a tech…

Oct 22, 2024 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

What ‘Interstellar’ Can Teach Us About AI and Practical Innovation in Healthcare

Reflections on my way to HLTH 2024 Las Vegas

Oct 19, 2024 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

From Airports to Hospitals: Why America’s Systems Are Designed to Drive You Crazy

As I settle into my seat on my way to Rome from Boston, I immediately reminded that flying is a…

Oct 4, 2024 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

September 2024

Greater Than Tech: How Andy Grammer’s Tour Reflects the Power of Human Care in Medicine

Last night, I had the privilege of attending a one-man show by Andy Grammer, and I was utterly moved by the level of artistry…

Sep 16, 2024 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

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