STAT+: As more doctors consult chatbots, health systems can block them — or buy in
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With rising clinician engagement with conversational models, healthcare organizations face decisions between restricting unapproved tools or investing in official platforms. This choice impacts workflow efficiency, institutional security, and operational oversight across hospital networks.
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