Can't find a doctor? Mass General Brigham turns to AI to speed things up
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
With two-year waitlists for a primary care provider, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care physician in the state and doctors said there's several reasons why. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
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With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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