Augmented Intelligence

Use of AI Chatbots Grows in Mental Health Care; Physicians Can Help - 06/03/2026

About one in eight U.S. teens and young adults use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, opening the door for physicians to have conversations with patients about the technology.

New AMA Guidelines Counter AI Deepfakes Impersonating Physicians - 06/02/2026

The American Medical Association is outlining enforceable actions to take against physician deepfakes, or media that has been manipulated to misuse a physicians’ likeness. Its policy framework aims to stop the use of a physician’s face and voice to market fraudulent products online.

Education Sessions Help Residents Use AI Safely - 05/28/2026

Over five weeks of 60- to 90-minute lessons, internal medicine residents at UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine learned about new artificial intelligence (AI) laws, how to engineer AI prompts, and more.

How This Physician Trains His Own AI Assistants - 05/07/2026

Using a guided conversation with the tool, Joseph Schneider, MD, trains his personal technology to tackle administrative tasks unique to his workflow needs. He urges other physicians to still observe legal boundaries and personal responsibility.

Technology Access, Safeguards, and Care Coordination Target of New TMA Policies - 05/04/2026

Aiming to cement physicians’ role as leaders in medical innovation while reducing their administrative burden, the Texas Medical Association’s House of Delegates adopted a host of health care technology policies at TexMed 2026.

AI Use Among Physicians Has Doubled, AMA Survey Finds - 04/08/2026

New research from the American Medical Association found more than four in five physicians now use AI in their practices, most often to document clinical care and summarize medical research. However, nearly half of survey respondents worry patients may use AI for tasks requiring clinical judgment.

Advanced Care Sees AI Innovation at UT Health San Antonio - 04/06/2026

At the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, artificial intelligence (AI) is used to reduce physicians’ workloads – and soon, it will be deployed to help streamline patients’ encounters in its research hospital.

Keep AI in Health Care Physician-Centered, TMA Cautions Feds - 03/05/2026

As the federal government looks to encourage more widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care, TMA highlights ongoing concerns about interoperability, reliability, and keeping patient data secure.

AI Tools Not Always Compliant, This Physician Warns - 03/02/2026

Even if an artificial intelligence platform is HIPAA compliant, it is not guaranteed that it will meet certain standards that ensure physicians won’t shoulder the blame for issues that arise from its use.

Physicians Must Disclose AI Use Alongside Existing HIPAA Requirements, Per State Laws - 02/23/2026

Texas Senate Bill 1188 and Texas House Bill 149 require physicians to follow certain disclosure requirements when using artificial intelligence (AI). As these laws take effect, Texas physicians should ensure compliance in conjunction with HIPAA mandates.

AI Lets This Physician Go Hands Free - 01/29/2026

An artificial intelligence system helps identify medically relevant details and organizes them into a chart summary this emergency physician can then review and approve.

Why This Physician Is ‘Using as Many AI Tools as Possible’ - 01/12/2026

Ogechika Alozie, MD, uses artificial intelligence for clinical decision support, treatment recommendations, and billing, payment, and contract review, among other applications. He says physicians shouldn’t fear the technology – and should instead use it to help medicine grow.

Clinic Uses AI for Better Patient-Physician Interactions - 12/10/2025

Their transcription tool, powered by artificial intelligence, is fully integrated within the electronic health record, leaving physicians with the ability to focus entirely on the patient in front of them.

AMA AI Center Puts Physicians at the Heart of Health Care Innovation - 11/07/2025

The new resource hub has the potential to harness physicians’ growing interest in augmented intelligence. TMA’s most recent health information technology survey found Texas physicians are cautiously optimistic the technology will reduce electronic health record and administrative burden.

New Law Requires Texas Physicians to Disclose AI, Provide Guardians EHR Access - 10/07/2025

The bill also requires physicians to maintain EHRs only within the U.S. Physicians can face disciplinary action, including civil penalties and license suspension or revocation by the Texas Medical Board if found to have violated the law three or more times.

Physicians Tout Augmented Intelligence, with Caveats, at Business of Medicine Conference - 09/25/2025

At this year’s event, augmented intelligence (AI) took center stage with multiple presentations on its practical applications for physicians. Presenters and TMA staff still caution against over-reliance and liability.

Digital-Age Doctors: What the 21st Century Cures Act Has Done to Change Physician Practice - 09/08/2025

Texas physicians have become more cognizant of electronic health records and innovations in augmented intelligence since the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act.

Patients Increasingly Find AI-Produced Health Info Online – But Many Prefer Physicians - 08/22/2025

Despite the rise of AI-generated medical data online, 90% of Americans still trust physicians as trustworthy sources of health information, and almost half still prefer clinicians’ education and experience.

Tech Support: Physicians Willing to Adopt New Technologies Can Get Assistance from AI, EHRs – and TMA - 06/30/2025

The Texas Medical Association offers resources to help physicians gain greater mastery of potentially helpful technologies, including AI, EHRs, and telemedicine.

AI Experts Added to Committee on Health Information Technology - 06/11/2025

Recognizing the potential of augmented and artificial intelligence to greatly impact patient care and physician interests, the Texas Medical Association has announced the addition of 10 expert consultants to its Committee on Health Information Technology.

New AI CME to Go Lets Physicians Listen and Learn - 03/17/2025

Whether practicing in a hospital, rural clinic, or independent practice, physicians see firsthand the integration of augmented intelligence (AI) in health care. Gain the insights and practical tools you need to adopt AI responsibly and enhance your medical practice.

New AI Resources from TMA Focus on Practical Applications - 02/04/2025

TMA now offers educational and practice resources to guide physicians through using augmented intelligence (AI) in their work. Find podcast episodes, vendor tools, best practices, and more online.

TMA’s Top Legislative Priorities: Seek Balanced Regulation of AI - 01/06/2025

TMA will work to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) regulation supports physician practices but does not replace physicians’ medical expertise.

Ask “Dr. ChatGPT”: What Physicians Should Know About AI - 12/20/2024

Health care adviser Harvey Castro, MD, details what physicians should know about artificial intelligence.

TMA Develops New AI Education - 12/20/2024

Responding to significant interest from members after a 2023 standing-room-only TexMed event, the Texas Medical Association has developed a free webinar for members to learn how to integrate augmented or artificial intelligence technology, including ChatGPT, into patient care.