Artificial Intelligence (AI) Outpacing Policy AI is a powerful current rapidly transforming medical imaging , diagnostics , and scheduling, improving efficiency and accuracy, yet evolving faster than the policies meant to guide it.
Regulatory Gaps : Limited federal oversight and inconsistent state policies create challenges for
physicians licensed in multiple states and for patients seeking care across state lines.
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Governance Risks : Without clear standards and physician leadership in governance, AI may be deployed in ways that prioritize cost reduction over clinical judgment , threatening quality and patient trust.
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Impact: AI represents both opportunity and risk, the storm gathering on the horizon. Without proactive policy and physician involvement, Medicare and the broader healthcare system may drift off course.
Why It Matters: Patients and Physicians Drift Together
This is not abstract policy. It is personal.
• When reimbursement fails , practices close .
• When administrative burdens grow , patient time shrinks .
• When burnout rises , care continuity suffers .
These challenges are not insurmountable, but they demand urgent, collective action to steady the system that anchors American healthcare.
For those ready to take action: explore our Healthcare Advocacy Toolkit for actionable steps, stay informed with our A to ZPAC blogs, and review our monthly wrap-up newsletters to follow the latest policy developments.
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