Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
NPR • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/9/2026
Summary
A Massachusetts health system is addressing the national shortage of primary care doctors by implementing an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to appropriate care, according to NPR. This approach aims to enhance access to healthcare amid growing demand.
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