Robert Wachter Journalist Profile

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Stop Condemning Trump For His Flaws

Oct 29, 2024 | patheos.com | Robert Wachter

I’m having a tough time respecting the pastors and theologians who refuse to support Trump because they don’t like his character. Instead of bashing Trump, maybe they should focus on the grace that allows them to preach the gospel in the first place. Some Christians act like they’re morally superior to Trump, not recognizing their own righteousness is as filthy rags to God. The gospel couldn’t be more clear: believers are made righteous because of one person, Jesus Christ.
Don’t Ignore The Stakes In The 2024 Election

Oct 16, 2024 | patheos.com | Robert Wachter

There’s a lot of chatter right now about Donald Trump’s character. You’ve likely heard the critiques—he’s abrasive, arrogant, and, even, a “threat to democracy.” But let’s not get it twisted. You aren’t choosing a pastor or a spiritual mentor. You’re choosing a president whose policies will have massive ramifications for this country. The stakes couldn’t be higher. As Christians, we need to weigh the policies on both sides of the ballot and choose a candidate on the basis of policy.
God Reigns: The Ultimate Flex Of Sovereignty And Majesty

Oct 15, 2024 | patheos.com | Robert Wachter |Christian living

In a world where power seems to shift with every election cycle or global event, it’s easy to feel like things are out of control. But here’s the good news: God reigns. Psalm 93 is a bold reminder that no matter what chaos swirls around us, God is in charge. It’s the ultimate flex, a cosmic mic drop, reminding us that God’s sovereignty is unshakable. Let’s unpack eight aspects of God’s reign to see why it should give us confidence in every season. No competition, no rivals—God reigns alone.
Beats, Battles, And Breakthrough: Unlocking God’s Power

Oct 4, 2024 | patheos.com | Robert Wachter

Worship isn’t just a Sunday sing-along—it’s a divine battle cry. In 2 Kings 3, we find Elisha in a bad mood. He’s frustrated with King Joram of Israel, an evil king who dragged him into a dire situation. Facing a battle with no water and little hope, Elisha doesn’t want to help, but because the righteous King Jehoshaphat of Judah is present, he agrees. Still cranky, Elisha says, “Bring me a musician” (2 Kings 3:15, NKJV).
Medical devices makers are trying to take a page from Uber’s playbook

Mar 22, 2024 | statnews.com | Kyle H. Sheetz |Robert Wachter

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Opinion: STAT+: Medical Devices Makers Are Trying To Take A Page From Uber’s Playbook - STAT

Mar 22, 2024 | everand.com | Kyle H. Sheetz |Robert Wachter

Opinion: STAT+: Medical devices makers are trying to take a page from Uber’s playbook When it comes to device makers, regulators and payers should be on the lookout for Uber-like behavior — including aggressive marketing strategies. In a recent of U.S. companies, medical device makers reported spending $31 million on average to bring a new product to market under the Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) pathway for those similar to devices already approved.
The Limits of Clinician Vigilance as an AI Safety Bulwark

Mar 14, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Julia Adler-Milstein |Donald A. Redelmeier |Robert Wachter

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into routine clinical care is accelerating. We are beginning to see scaled AI deployment focused on clinical tasks such as reviewing patient histories, drafting physician notes, offering patient instructions, and reading x-rays. AI will soon contribute to high-stakes clinical decisions such as suggesting diagnoses and recommending therapies to frontline clinicians.
Comparing frequency of booster vaccination to prevent severe COVID-19 by risk group in the United States - Nature Communications

Mar 6, 2024 | nature.com | Gregg Gonsalves |J. Daniel Kelly |Robert Wachter

AbstractThere is a public health need to understand how different frequencies of COVID-19 booster vaccines may mitigate the risk of severe COVID-19, while accounting for waning of protection and differential risk by age and immune status.
The Gateway Drug to Becoming a Pharisee

Sep 29, 2023 | patheos.com | Robert Wachter

In the same way that marijuana is the gateway drug to more dangerous drug use, inviting self-righteous thinking into our lives is the first step to becoming a full-blown Pharisee. Self-righteous people seek to establish their right standing with God based on human performance. This idea runs contrary to the very essence of the gospel. If people can achieve righteousness based on their performance, Jesus’s death on the cross and His subsequent resurrection were in vain.
Bob Wachter's Viral Tweet and Thoughts on AI in Medicine

Jul 25, 2023 | medscape.com | Eric J. Topol |Abraham Verghese |Robert Wachter

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Eric J Topol, MD: Hello. I'm Eric Topol, and I'm with my co-host, Abraham Verghese. We have the real privilege today to have a conversation with Bob Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and a friend of both of ours. We were going to talk about AI, but something else has happened. I'll turn it over to you, Bob, to tell us a bit about the viral tweet about your recent experience with COVID. Robert M.