- Artificial intelligence vs. augmented intelligence
- AMA policy on AI development, deployment and use
- Physician sentiments on AI
- AMA AI Specialty Collaborative
- AI in medical education
- Featured updates
- CPT® and AI
- Healthcare AI news
- AI and practice management
- AMA STEPS Forward® resources on AI
- AI learning on Ed Hub and JAMA Network™
Artificial intelligence vs. augmented intelligence
The AMA House of Delegates uses the term augmented intelligence (AI) as a conceptualization of artificial intelligence that focuses on AI’s assistive role, emphasizing that its design enhances human intelligence rather than replaces it.
AMA policy on AI development, deployment and use
The AMA is committed to ensuring that AI can meet its full potential to advance clinical care and improve clinician well-being. As the number of AI-enabled healthcare tools continue to grow, it is critical they are designed, developed and deployed in a manner that is ethical, equitable and responsible. The use of AI in healthcare must be transparent to both physicians and patients.
In addition to medical devices, AI is increasingly used in healthcare administration or to reduce physician burden, and policy and guidance for both device and non-device use of healthcare AI is necessary. Recognizing this, the AMA has developed new policy (PDF) that addresses the development, deployment and use of healthcare AI, with particular emphasis on:
- Healthcare AI oversight
- When and what to disclose to advance AI transparency
- Generative AI policies and governance
- Physician liability for use of AI-enabled technologies
- AI data privacy and cybersecurity
- Payor use of AI and automated decision-making systems
Through the AMA PolicyFinder, users can search for current AI policy initiatives.
Physician sentiments on AI
In 2023, the AMA conducted a comprehensive study of over 1,000 physicians’ sentiments towards the use of AI in healthcare including current use and future motivations for use, key concerns, areas of greatest opportunity and requirements for adoption. Given the rapidly evolving AI landscape across healthcare, the AMA repeated the study in late 2024, and 2026 (PDF). The objectives of this research remain:
- Capturing the sentiment among practicing physicians regarding the increased usage of AI in healthcare
- Evaluating AI use cases based on their familiarity, relevance and usefulness
- Identifying key resources and areas of need for physicians to consider implementation of AI tools to their practice
In 2026, the study expanded to examine two additional areas: physician perspectives on patient use of AI and physician training needs, including concerns about potential skill loss as AI adoption grows.
Clinical use of AI continues to grow in both prevalence and scope. Today, more than 80% of physicians report using AI in their professional work, double the rate reported in 2023. Confidence in these tools is also growing: in 2026, more than three-quarters of physicians say AI improves their ability to care for patients, up from 65% in 2023.
At the same time, cautious optimism remains. About 40% of physicians say they feel both excited and concerned about AI’s role in healthcare. Their top concerns center on protecting patient privacy and preserving the integrity of the patient-physician relationship. As AI adoption accelerates, strong clinical evidence and clear guidance for practical implementation remain essential.
AMA AI Specialty Collaborative
The AMA’s AI Specialty Collaborative brings together 21 medical specialty societies to help ensure that physicians have a central role in shaping how AI is developed and integrated into healthcare. Learn more about the collaborative’s goals and current work.
AI in medical education
AI is playing an increasingly important role at all stages of the medical education continuum, both as a tool for educators and learners and as a subject of study in and of itself. AI has the potential to transform the educational experience as a part of precision education and transform patient care as a part of precision health. Learn more about how AI can impact medical education.
Featured updates
AMA partners with technology and healthcare leaders to bring physicians critical insights on AI's potential applications and ensure that physicians have a voice in shaping AI's role in medicine.
- New AMA infographic released in May 2026 helps patients safely navigate AI in healthcare.
- In October 2025, AMA launched the Center for Digital Health and AI to put physicians at the center of shaping, guiding and implementing AI tools and other technologies that are transforming medicine.
- AMA welcomes the federal government's new 2025 action plan on AI and the opportunity to work with the administration to address key areas in shaping AI regulation, policy and implementation. Learn more.
- An AMA issue brief (PDF) provides a brief overview of recent state legislative activity and discusses three key AI policy areas for state legislative/regulatory activity: health plan use of AI, transparency and physician liability.
- To develop actionable guidance for AI in healthcare, the AMA reviewed literature on the challenges healthcare AI poses and reflected on existing guidance. These findings are published in a paper in Journal of Medical Systems: Trustworthy Augmented Intelligence in Health Care.
CPT® and AI
The current CPT® code set drives communication across healthcare by enabling the seamless processing and advanced analytics for medical procedures and services.
AMA offers several resources to provide guidance on the updated CPT® code set for classifying various AI applications as well as advisory expertise through the Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group (DMPAG). DMPAG identifies barriers to digital medicine adoption and proposes comprehensive solutions on coding, payment, coverage and more. Stay up-to-date on the criteria for CPT® codes, access applications and read frequently asked questions.
Healthcare AI news
Learn how AI is being used in healthcare as the medical community’s understanding of AI grows.
AI and practice management
The technological capacity exists for AI algorithms and tools to transform healthcare, but real challenges remain in ensuring that tools are developed, implemented and maintained responsibly in your practice. Learn more about the emerging AI landscape.
AMA STEPS Forward® resources on AI
Physicians need help navigating the rapidly evolving role of AI in clinical practice. The AMA STEPS Forward collection of digital health solutions helps provide insights on integrating AI into workflows, reducing administrative burden, and enhancing patient care—all while addressing critical issues such as ethics, bias and physician well-being. By offering case studies, implementation strategies, and expert perspectives, the AMA equips physicians with the knowledge and tools to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. Explore the following open-access, CME-eligible resources to stay ahead of the curve in digital health.
AI learning on Ed Hub and JAMA Network™
Explore the components of AI in healthcare and delve into the potential challenges and opportunities for physicians. An AMA Ed Hub™ article explores how AI, used ethically, has the power to serve as a transformative and powerful tool for physicians.
