Will AI Humanoid Become Your Healthcare Provider? Yes, lawmakers are seriously considering making this a reality with certain controls. A proposed law promotes AI to act as a healthcare provider, while another aims to restrict its impersonation. It reminds me of Disney’s 2014 film “Big Hero 6”, highlighting AI’s potential to reform healthcare and add compassion if done with the right intent. Such an AI in the real world can make healthcare more accessible and reduce costs - — Faster Diagnoses as AI performs the initial analysis of medical history, lab reports, and symptoms in seconds. — Immediate or 24/7 Assistance with AI chatbots, virtual nurses, or humanoids with customized avatars. — Better Patient Experience with smart, voice-enabled systems that make care easier to understand. However, it will present an entirely new set of challenges to healthcare: — Regulatory Uncertainty – Ensuring AI meets strict compliance standards for drug prescriptions. — Liability & Accountability – Defining responsibility in case of misdiagnosis or incorrect prescriptions. — Ethical Concerns – Balancing AI-driven automation with human oversight in critical medical decisions. — Market Disruption – Adjusting business models as AI takes over traditional roles in drug recommendations and distribution. References - 1. Healthy Technology Act of 2025 (H.R. 238): Seeks to allow AI to prescribe medications if approved by the FDA and authorized under state law. 2. California Assembly Bill on AI Impersonation in Healthcare [AB 489] : Aims to prohibit AI from impersonating licensed healthcare providers, particularly in mental health services. The Big Hero 6 Disney poster is owned by Disney Studio and used for fair use.
