Early healthcare software was willingly adopted for its usefulness, unlike Electronic Health Records (EHRs) which required government mandates and billions in incentives for widespread implementation.
AI adoption by physicians has surged to over 80%, yet many express balanced views, excited by potential but concerned about patient privacy and the doctor-patient relationship.
Medicare’s payment structure threatens independent physician practices, driving consolidation and increasing healthcare costs.
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