Despite all the hype (and fear) that AI could replace clinicians, we are far from this scenario. Much of the technology exists to execute pieces of such a clinic visit, but that is a long way from implementation of safe, effective and efficient "AI for health care" solutions.

Not to mention the human component.

In a recent Cardiology article, Payal Kohli, MD, FACC, and John S. Rumsfeld, MD, PhD, FACC, explain that while AI for cardiology can induce a "fight or flight" response, there is real opportunity for ACC to lead in the development and deployment of "augmented intelligence." Read more.

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