Zocdoc invites AI agents to book appointments on behalf of patients
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THE AI ANGLE
Searching provider schedules and booking patient appointments autonomouslyZocdoc opened its scheduling platform to registered AI agents, allowing tools from companies like Google and Amazon to search directories and book care for patients. For clinic managers and clinicians, this introduces autonomous third-party software directly into the workflow for scheduling visits and checking insurance.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
While Zocdoc requires AI developers to protect patient data and forbid its use for model training, the company has not explained how it will enforce those terms.Read the original at healthcaredive.com Generate teaching or study materials
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