Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•0 min
Will AI Replace Doctors? A Conversation with Physician & NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Bob Wachter About the Digital vs Human...
In this live conversation, Dr. Bob Wachter and Dr. Lucy McBride discuss the fragmented state of electronic medical records (EMRs) and how patients and physicians alike are overwhelmed by multiple, non‑communicating digital portals. They highlight federal efforts to create standardized, interoperable health‑data marketplaces, while acknowledging that current systems still hinder seamless care coordination. Wachter emphasizes that the real issue isn’t AI replacing doctors, but the need for better digital infrastructure to support human clinical judgment. The dialogue underscores the balance between technological advancement and preserving the human element in medicine.
