AI Summaries Are About To Spread Across Healthcare

Imagine a 1990s endocrinologist seeing a new patient in her clinic. First, she reviews the referral letter the PCP faxed over and glances at the patient’s intake form. She then enters the exam room, interviews and examines the patient, and develops a plan.

After leaving the room, she scribbles a few sentences on lined looseleaf paper and then checks a few boxes on the order and billing forms. Her office staff files her note in…