The AI Impact Timeline: What to Expect
AI integration for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other, is projected to begin with administrative and diagnostic documentation tasks by 2024-2026. By 2029, approximately 15% of tasks within this category will see AI automation. The core therapeutic work, however, is expected to remain largely resistant to AI through 2034 and beyond.
The early wave of AI impact, anticipated between 2024 and 2026, will primarily affect administrative duties and diagnostic documentation. This will free up practitioners from routine paperwork, allowing for more focus on patient interaction.
The mid-wave transformation, extending towards 2029, will see a gradual integration of AI in certain diagnostic support functions. However, the unique, personalized, and hands-on nature of treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and naturopathic consultations ensures human practitioners remain central.