Apparently, AI Wants a White Coat Now

The AI-in-healthcare conversation has officially moved from “helpful tool” to “so, who are we replacing first?” Radiology is once again in the hot seat.

This March 2026 article by Stempniak, published in Radiology Business, reports that NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Mitchell H. Katz said AI could replace many radiologists in certain image-reading scenarios if regulatory barriers change. The article highlights potential cost savings and expanded screening access, while also noting strong pushback from radiologists who warn that AI-only reads could create serious patient safety risks.

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