Is AI making us better clinicians?

A candid look at how AI is reshaping clinical decision-making and patient care.

Published September 28, 2026 | 2 min read

AI is already a part of everyday clinical practice, and opportunities for innovation and efficiency continue to surface. But as AI adoption accelerates, important questions are emerging.

Is the technology helping us be better clinicians, or is it impacting our critical thinking? What happens when clinicians begin asking not only, “What am I missing?” but also, “What is my AI assistant missing?”  When does efficiency become overreliance? And how do healthcare organizations ensure innovation strengthens clinical judgment rather than quietly replacing it?

These are not hypothetical questions. They are challenges healthcare leaders and frontline clinicians are beginning to encounter as AI moves from pilot projects into real-world care environments.

In our recent webinar, I joined Dr. Scott Nelson of Vanderbilt University Medical Center for an honest conversation about the realities of AI in healthcare. Rather than focusing on the hype, we explored practical implications of AI adoption, drawing on real implementation experiences, governance considerations, and emerging risks that healthcare organizations should be thinking about today.

Together, we discussed:

  • What health systems are learning from AI pilots and early deployments
  • Why the biggest risk may no longer be hallucination, but omission
  • Going beyond “Human in the loop” to prevent automation bias
  • Emerging questions around clinician de-skilling
  • Ways organizations can balance innovation, governance, workforce development, and patient safety

It’s about ensuring clinicians remain engaged, curious, and capable of questioning both the clinical evidence and the technology presenting it.

Whether you’re evaluating AI tools, developing governance frameworks, leading digital transformation efforts, or simply trying to understand how AI is changing clinical practice, this conversation offers practical insights to help guide your thinking.

Check out the webinar below to hear our discussion.


Watch the webinar

AI in healthcare is a present-day reality that demands thoughtful leadership. Watch the on-demand webinar, “AI and clinical evidence: Honest conversations for leaders and users,” to hear the full discussion and explore how healthcare organizations can embrace AI innovation while safeguarding clinical excellence and patient care.

Watch the webinar on-demand.

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