Christopher A. Longhurst, MD

“GuardDog Telehealth admitted it accessed patients' medical records under false pretenses to feed the information to law firms.” 🤯 GuardDog admitted that "since it began operating as a company in 2024, "it focused on requesting, reviewing and summarizing medical records, and providing those medical records to law firms," and that it gained access to those medical records through the Carequality Framework by falsely asserting a treatment purpose for those records. Thank you @HeyEpic for exposing the truth epic.com/content/stipul… washingtonpost.com/health/2026/03… beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-inf… fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/gu…

Insight of the day ⤵️

Full story at fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-n…

Erin Martin, a nurse care manager at @seattlechildren, is representing @TeamUSA in the 2026 Winter Paralympics! 🎿 👏

@Bob_Wachter “In the end, I suspect that AI will have a central role in radiology, and that we’ll ultimately need fewer radiologists than we do now (or perhaps the same number to interpret far more imaging studies).” ☑️

My latest Substack: Why predictions that radiologists will be replaced by AI (including, famously, by genAI founding father and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton) have been wildly off base, and what that teaches us about job replacement for doctors. robertwachter.substack.com/p/why-do-you-s…

⏰ Daylight Saving Time is almost here — is your family ready? The one‑hour shift can feel a lot like jet lag for kids, especially younger ones who may wake earlier or get sleepy sooner as their internal clocks adjust. Seattle Children’s sleep expert Dr. Maida Lynn Chen reminds us that these transitions can temporarily disrupt sleep as our social and biological clocks realign. Tip: Start adjusting bedtime gradually, keep routines consistent, and be patient as your child adapts. A few small changes can make a big difference in keeping everyone well‑rested. Learn more here: bit.ly/4st4BLX

More evidence that the global decline in test scores that began after 2012 is linked to the proliferation of smartphones and computers in class: The slide was bigger in countries where students began spending more time on devices (for leisure) generationtechblog.com/p/phones-at-sc…

This Rare Disease Day, we’re highlighting advancements in genetic medicine. Seattle Children’s, UW, and GeneDx are improving genetic diagnoses for NICU patients - providing answers in days instead of weeks. Rapid diagnosis means starting targeted treatment sooner, significantly improving outcomes for infants. See how this Seattle-based study is providing hope for families like Cayden’s. king5.com/video/news/hea…

Learn more about Kelly in this TV interview from a few years back (2/2) youtu.be/lUUdzbxeTk0

Meeting Seattle Children’s volunteer Kelly Baughman was one of the highlights of my week, and reminds us of the value music and love can bring to hurting people (1/2)

Full story at newscientist.com/article/251607…

Antibodies harvested from the blood of pediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies!

President Trump wanted to cut medical research funding by 40%. Last week, he signed a budget that funds it at the highest levels ever. st.news/4rPR0hi

8-year-old Camden from Tacoma was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor two years ago. Innovative research at Seattle Children's made it possible for doctors to use DNA testing to determine treatment rather than risky surgery. Camden's care has been directly impacted at every stage by research, much of which has been made possible with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Camden and his mom shared their story with U.S. Senator Patty Murray. Today, Camden is a thriving second grader who loves art and science, and sees his future in medicine

So appreciated hearing from everyone @seattlechildren, @UW, and @fredhutch today. The research that NIH funds here & across the country delivers real breakthroughs, yes. But also hope for patients & kids like Camden. I'll always fight to protect funding for that hope.

Super Bowl champions!!! 🏆

From Seattle Children’s to the @Seahawks, our patients are passing the winning ball! Let’s make it a game to remember! #GoHawks

Some of our biggest 12s just got an unforgettable surprise — a special message from @Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold as he leads the team into Super Bowl LX! 🏈

Blue Friday vibes all around! From one dedicated team to another, the Seattle Children’s workforce is cheering on the @Seahawks as they take on the New England Patriots this Sunday. #GoHawks