
AI can temporarily worsen unit economics during implementation. But for physician practices that deploy it strategically, the long-term return comes from improved operational efficiency, staff redeployment and revenue recovery.

Sirisha Bommireddipalli, CHBC, COC, CPC, is founder and CEO of MedConverge, a health care revenue cycle management company serving independent physician practices nationwide.

AI can temporarily worsen unit economics during implementation. But for physician practices that deploy it strategically, the long-term return comes from improved operational efficiency, staff redeployment and revenue recovery.