Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

With over 50 ambient AI documentation platforms now available, physicians face a new challenge: which one is right for your practice? This guide helps you navigate the selection process, from understanding what ambient AI actually does to avoiding common pitfalls like long-term contracts. Learn how to evaluate options based on your specialty needs, budget, and workflow - and why the question is no longer "should I adopt this technology?" but "which platform works best for me?

OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Health, allowing patients to upload medical records and connect wellness apps for personalized health advice. While over 40 million people already use ChatGPT daily for health questions, there are important considerations: your data isn't protected by HIPAA, AI can make mistakes with incomplete information, and you're trusting a tech company with sensitive health data. As a Plano gastroenterologist working at the intersection of AI and medicine, I

FDA approved 1,000+ diagnostic AI devices. But most AI tools physicians use daily—clinical scribes, workflow automation, RCM—require zero oversight. As a gastroenterologist and AI early adopter, I've been guilty: I demand Phase III trials for IBD meds but deployed AI scribes after a demo. This explores the two-tier reality, why evidence-based standards matter, and questions to ask before adopting any AI tool that influences patient care. Because "good enough" isn't good enoug

I was fortunate to be a guest on the podcast The Interventional Endoscopist recently, and had a great discussion with Dr. Mankanwal Sachdev

One of the most significant contributions of AI in gastroenterology is its ability to revolutionize the way we handle medical documentation.