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Commentary|Videos|October 6, 2025
AI misconceptions: A conversation with Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, of Greenway Health
Author(s)Austin Littrell
Fact checked by: Keith A. Reynolds
At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025 in Orlando, Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, chief medical officer of Greenway Health, sat down with Medical Economics to separate AI fact from fiction.
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From easing administrative burdens to enhancing clinical decision support, Blackman emphasizes that AI should serve as a tool for better care, not a replacement for human judgment.
Throughout our conversation, he highlighted practical ways technology can restore time, reduce burnout and strengthen the physician–patient relationship — while urging transparency, caution and critical thinking as AI becomes more deeply integrated into daily practice.
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