The Podcast by KevinMD Artificial intelligence demands that doctors become architects of digital health
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Jan 23, 2026 Tod Stillson, a family physician and digital health entrepreneur who founded ChatterX, explains why doctors should lead AI integration. He talks about digital fluency, AI as a clinical assistant rather than a replacement, and practical tools like ambient scribes and decision support. He also covers how AI can reduce admin burdens and restore human connection in care.
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Digital Fluency Equals Clinical Toolkit
- Digital fluency will be as essential for future doctors as the stethoscope once was.
- AI and compute technologies will augment clinical work without replacing core clinical judgment.
Let AI Draft Notes, You Edit
- Use AI daily to augment documentation and speed routine tasks while still reviewing outputs.
- Touch up AI-generated notes rather than accepting them verbatim to maintain quality and accuracy.
Use AI To Check Your Blind Spots
- Use AI to generate differentials or check blind spots when unsure diagnostically.
- Treat AI suggestions as prompts that trigger your clinical thinking, not as decision-makers.