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Top Story What Do Physicians Really Think of AI? Nearly half of physicians are equally excited and concerned about the use of AI in their field, according to a new AMA survey. Those who felt optimistic about AI cited reduced administrative burden as the number one benefit they're seeking. Patient privacy and the impact to the patient-physician relationship were the most common reasons physicians cited for having reservations about AI. Sponsored Content HealthBook+ CEO Shares Vision for How People Can Own Their Health by Leveraging Data and AI Presented by MedCity News & HealthBook+ HealthBook+ provides a way for individuals to aggregate and use their personal health information safely and securely to power AI engines that direct people to their next best health action.  Learn More Apply to INVEST 2024 Pitch Contest Now Pitch your startup at INVEST 2024 for a chance to win a $20,000 advertising credit on MedCityNews.com. Select one track from four options (Biopharma, Devices & Diagnostics, Healthtech: Consumer/Employer, Healthtech: Payer/Provider). Each track will feature six finalists. Deadline to apply is February 29, 2024. Finalists will be announced starting March 31, 2024. There is no fee to apply. Apply Now!

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How a Health Center Serving Low Income Patients Engaged Them In Their Own Health In the last episode of the year, Wrobel, CEO of an Indiana-based federally qualified health center, describes how a survey helped her and her community workers understand exactly how confident her patients are in managing their own care and the best way to help them with the ultimate goal of improving overall health equity. Watch Now

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