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THE CLINIC
SECTION 12
ISSUE 001
PROJECTIONpolicy1-3yconfidence / medium
Algorithmic Second Opinions at Triage
Projection: health systems will offer patients an auditable algorithmic second opinion for selected triage decisions, especially where delay is costly. The system should not overrule clinicians; it should reveal discordant assessments, missing tests, and subgroup uncertainty, with a documented escalation pathway.
Why this idea is here
What the evidence establishes.
FDA has authorized a broadening set of AI-enabled devices; the medicine index highlights adoption alongside equity and validation concerns.
Source ledger
Read the sources.
- S01Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Medical Devices
official regulatory database / dated Live source · verified 2026-07-09 / retrieved 2026-07-09
- S02AI Index Report 2026 — Medicine
independent research report / dated 2026 / retrieved 2026-07-09