STAT+: Did AI really beat doctors at diagnosis?

STAT PlusNewsletterHealth Tech Newsletter Did AI really beat doctors at diagnosis? Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Mario AguilarMay 5, 2026 Health Tech Correspondent Mario Aguilar[email protected]Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the practice of health care and the business and policy challenges to realizing tech’s promise. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Good morning health tech readers!Advertisement In two weeks, we’re holding our Breakthrough Summit West in San Francisco. I’ll be there interviewing OpenEvidence co-founder and CTO Zachary Ziegler. The agenda is positively loaded, and there’s still time to register. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In health tech, Health Tech Newsletter, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints Mario Aguilar Health Tech Correspondent Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the practice of health care and the business and policy challenges to realizing tech’s promise. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. Newsletter Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day Recommended Health Tech Newsletter April 30, 2026 STAT Plus: Hinge has a new FDA-cleared migraine device Health Tech Newsletter April 28, 2026 STAT Plus: Google’s clinical director on AI challenges Advertisement Health Tech Newsletter April 23, 2026 STAT Plus: AMA calls for regulatory crackdown on chatbots, wellness AI Health Tech Newsletter April 21, 2026 STAT Plus: Kennedy hints at coming breakthrough device announcement Health Tech Newsletter April 16, 2026 STAT Plus: Medicare may nix breakthrough device payment pathway Subscriber Picks