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July 20, 2026
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This month, I had the privilege of participating in a Healio Exclusive with Allan Gibofsky, MD, JD, MACR, FACP, FCLM; Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc; and Grace C. Wright, MD, PhD; on the emergence and use of ambient AI in the exam room.As many of you know, I am an enthusiastic supporter of ambient AI and now use it in virtually every patient encounter. Along the way, I have learned a great deal, not
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Last month, I discussed the role of generative AI in the patient encounter and made the case that, when used thoughtfully, it can…

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