Prime time for AI
Primary care in the U.S. has long been at a breaking point, and now potentially has reached its breakthrough moment. Although often patients’ first and only continuous touchpoint with care, primary care is consistently under-resourced and overstretched. These challenges make the field particularly fertile ground for AI to better address the variability of patient needs and improve continuity of care.
Today, in collaboration with the American Academy of Family Physicians, we published a whitepaper that shares our collective vision and an actionable roadmap for integrating AI into primary care. In the piece, we break down key barriers—from payment misalignment to data fragmentation—that currently limit AI’s impact, and outline near-term steps for stakeholders across the tech and healthcare ecosystems to mitigate those challenges and advance AI integration.
Read the full whitepaper to learn more about how AI can be applied responsibly and effectively to support a better future for primary care clinicians and patients alike.
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Illinois Blocks AI From Being Your Therapist
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