Becker's Healthcare October 18, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Gastroenterology is seeing rapid changes, as colorectal cancer cases rise and the physician shortage intensifies.

Benjamin Levy III, MD, gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss what is making him hopeful and what is making him skeptical about the future of medicine.

Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and length.

Question: What makes you hopeful for the future of medicine? Why?

Dr. Benjamin Levy: I am super excited about integrating artificial intelligence into medicine to help physicians write notes in real time during clinic visits. Software such as Abridge, DeepScribe, Athelas and Freed is going to revolutionize medicine by allowing physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to focus on patient conversations...

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