Smell Loss and COVID-19
May 7, 2021
THOMAS HIGGINS, MD, MSPH
Husband. Dad. Sinus Nerd. Humble President of Snot Force Alliance Inc. Find him taking out boogers and treating sinusitis in Louisville, KY.
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The U.S. spends nearly $5 trillion on healthcare every year—about 20% of its GDP. With artificial intelligence (AI) set to transform medicine, the pressing question for physicians is: Will AI actually reduce healthcare costs, or will it simply add another expensive tool? This matters not only for the financial sustainability of practices but also for patient outcomes and the future of healthcare delivery. Let’s separate facts from hype and explore what AI truly means for healthcare costs.
