The AI doctor is in: Health startup Doctronic has big ambitions
The AI doctor is in: Health startup Doctronic has big ambitions
Publish Date: 2026-02-20 04:33:00
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- Biotech investor Robert Nelsen boldly predicted on a podcast that AI will replace doctors, claiming AI is already superior to most doctors.
- Nelsen’s controversial remarks sparked significant discussion on social media, yet he reiterated his stance on X.
- Startup Doctronic believes AI is ready to handle tasks such as renewing prescriptions.
- Utah has allowed Doctronic’s chatbot to renew prescriptions by waiving certain medical practice regulations, opening up a debate on the regulatory landscape.
- In this week’s STATus Report, host Alex Hogan discusses with STAT health tech reporter Mario Aguilar how this AI chatbot operates and explores the regulatory and medical ethical implications surrounding its use.
