Doctors Are Quietly Using AI. Bans Won't Fix That.

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119842...

Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:57:42 -0500

Doctors in busy clinics are quietly using AI tools to get a clear summary of long consultation letters. AI helps them draft appeal letters against insurance denials, such as a fourth denial on the same day. The use of AI in health care is being done without sufficient oversight. AI can write post-operative reports better than surgeons, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Millions of Americans, including ChatGPT's 40 million daily users, are turning to AI for health advice. Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering are using AI to detect skin cancer and streamline care. Experts emphasize the need for human supervision in case of serious illnesses. Bans won't help because the AI ​​doctors use quietly.