Experts urge caution as Trump’s big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Hannah Harris GreenDecember 14, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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A Trump-era bill incentivizes states to integrate AI in healthcare to receive funding from the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a $50 billion carveout over five years. Experts say AI integration could benefit under-resourced rural hospitals by alleviating administrative burdens and potentially improving patient care, especially given physician burnout. However, the $50 billion fund may not offset projected Medicaid spending cuts of $911 billion over the next decade, potentially impacting both patients and hospitals. While AI-generated patient notes show promise, their quality is not yet on par with expert physicians, highlighting the need for careful implementation and consideration of context. Experts hope AI can attract more doctors to rural hospitals by reducing workload.

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United States ×240% American Medical Association 50% University of South Florida 60% University of Chicago 70% Donald Trump ×280%

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artificial intelligence 100% healthcare 90% rural hospitals 80% funding 70% technology 60% medicaid 50% physician burnout 40% electronic health records 40%