Dr. John Whyte

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💬 Viewpoint by @drjohnwhyte, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the @AmerMedicalAssn: Under the US Food and Drug Administration January 2026 guidance, many low-risk #DigitalHealth tools fall outside medical device oversight, but some may still influence health decisions without clear evidence standards. ja.ma/3TPttBi

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Your pet may be more than a companion, they may be part of your wellness routine. 🐾 From daily walks to moments of connection, pets can support mental health and bring more joy into our everyday lives. Learn even more reasons why pets are good for your mental health: spr.ly/6012BEIaJu

Do you use a “wearable” ? torontosun.com/opinion/column…

New @JAMANetwork research reinforces what physicians and patients already know: prior authorization delays care. Patients and families who have to navigate approvals themselves are more likely to face delays, barriers, and miss out on prescribed treatment. spr.ly/6013BEShCT

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Wearable technology is helping move healthcare beyond isolated snapshots toward a more continuous understanding of patients’ health. Its promise isn’t simply more data. It’s earlier insights, more informed conversations, and better clinical decisions. To better understand how physicians view this transformation, the American Medical Association (AMA) Center for Digital Health and AI partnered with Medscape on a first-of-its-kind international survey of physicians across six countries. The survey included 2222 physicians and found that 97% already review wearable health data in some capacity. Large majorities also reported that wearable data provide at least some clinical advantage for patient care. More on the findings: mdsc.pe/4wmCS1M

Wearables generate valuable patient data, but data alone doesn't improve care. The next challenge is integrating patient-generated health data into clinical workflows that support decision-making, strengthen the patient-physician relationship, and improve outcomes.What will have the biggest impact? Read @Medscape's latest from AMA CEO @drjohnwhyte: spr.ly/6019BES03P

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Federal legislation to curb prior authorization in MA keeps marching through Congress. H.R. 3514, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, passed 44-0 in the Ways and Means Committee. AMA sends special thanks to @MikeKellyPA @RepDelBene @RepBera & @RepJohnJoyce. spr.ly/6010BEZGFO @WaysandMeansGOP @WaysMeansCmte

New word - “technopragmatist” !

The biggest barrier- infrastructure required to use wearable data responsibly at scale. ama-assn.org/practice-manag…

We keep asking whether AI will replace humans. Maybe the better question is: Will AI make us stop thinking? That’s a much bigger threat than job displacement. technologyreview.com/2026/06/05/113…

Nearly 3 in 10 adults now use AI or social media for health information or advice. The question isn’t whether people will use these tools. It’s whether they’ll strengthen—or fragment—care. Interesting new data from KFF: fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine…

If physicians see the value of wearable health data, why isn't it part of routine clinical care? A new international survey from the AMA's Center for Digital Health and AI and @Medscape explores how physicians across six countries are using wearable health data, and what continues to limit broader adoption. Check out the full report: spr.ly/6016BEE2T2

Balancing Risk and Reward: Healthcare Leaders Chart a Responsible Path for AI usnews.com/news/live-even…

John Whyte, MD, MPH, chief executive officer of the American Medical Association, shares how physicians can best respond to the growing “crisis in trust” with patients. Rebuilding this fundamental relationship is essential to delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring therapeutic success. Clinicians must actively adapt their communication strategies to reinforce mutual confidence and improve long-term clinical outcomes. mdsc.pe/3PJ7KJM

Trying to optimize everything? That might be the problem. Former @ABCSharkTank shark @MCuban says the best physician-entrepreneurs simplify, stay laser-focused, and know exactly what business they’re building. Register and hear from other leaders driving the future of healthcare at the AMA Physician Entrepreneur Forum: spr.ly/6014B8XoaK

Despite last summer’s insurer pledge to reduce prior authorization (PA) burdens, only 1 in 3 physicians believe it will have a meaningful impact. ➡️ 95% say PA delays care ➡️ 94% say PA increases burnout ➡️ 26% report PA has led to a serious adverse event for a patient Pledges aren’t enough. Patients deserve better. #FixPriorAuth Read the full results: spr.ly/6012BBvcFM

In a recent @statnews article, AMA CEO @drjohnwhyte dives into detail on how fake physicians hawking snake oil are undermining patients’ trust, and are a threat to public health. Read his op-ed: statnews.com/2026/02/17/dee…