A major new study found AI outperformed doctors in ER diagnosis — but there’s a catch
When I think of heroic doctors, I think of the physician in the hospital who’s presented with a patient suffering bizarre or vague symptoms and pulls out the right diagnosis just in time. It’s the basis of almost every medical procedural TV show, from House, MD to The Pitt. It’s the mystique that has made […]
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HealthA major new study found AI outperformed doctors in ER diagnosis — but there’s a catchAn Open AI model posted impressive results in emergency care. But we still need human doctors.by Dylan ScottApr 30, 2026, 8:00 PM UTCShareGiftGetty Images/fStopDylan Scott covers health for Vox, guiding readers through the emerging opportunities and challenges in improving our health. He has reported on health policy for more than 10 years, writing for Governing magazine, Talking Points Memo, and STAT before joining Vox in 2017.When I think of heroic doctors, I think of the physician in the hospital who’s presented with a patient suffering bizarre or vague symptoms and pulls out the right diagnosis just in time. It’s the basis of almost every medical procedural TV show, from House, MD to The Pitt.
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