In this episode of The Counterweight, Doug Rogers and Russell Neiman Stover discuss the latest developments in health tech, focusing on AI applications like ChatGPT and Doctronic. They explore the implications of AI in healthcare, including prescription capabilities, regulatory challenges, and the growing consumerism in healthcare. The conversation also touches on insights from the upcoming JPMorgan Healthcare Conference and the future of AI in patient care.

Takeaways

• Doctronic is the first AI company approved to write prescriptions.
• AI tools like ChatGPT are changing patient interactions with healthcare.
• The healthcare landscape is shifting towards consumerism.
• Regulatory challenges remain a significant barrier for AI in healthcare.
• The JPMorgan Healthcare Conference will highlight financial performance and challenges for health systems.
• 24 million Americans are affected by the lapse of ACA subsidies.
• 340B programs are crucial for health systems' financial stability.
• AI can help alleviate labor shortages in healthcare.
• The future of healthcare will involve more AI-driven solutions.
• Consumer access to healthcare information is increasing.