Becker’s Hospital Review recently published an insightful article titled
Healthcare AI agents, explained,
highlighting the rise of autonomous AI systems transforming how hospitals operate.
Unlike conventional large language models (LLMs), these agents don’t just answer questions—they act. They plan, execute, observe results, and adjust. This makes them ideal for multi-step workflows such as automating prior authorizations, closing care gaps, and managing patient communications.
Understanding AI Agents in Healthcare
Stanford Health Care’s Chief Data Scientist, Dr. Nigam Shah, notes that agents “take some action,” such as creating summaries, initiating orders, or even scheduling appointments.
At CHOC Children’s, Chief Intelligence & Innovation Officer Dr. Anthony Chang describes them as running an “execution loop”—thinking, acting, observing, and learning. The potential for operational efficiency is enormous.
For more on how AI is redefining healthcare, see our
Munjal Shah Research page, which covers Polaris and other LLM innovations in the field.
Hippocratic AI’s Leadership in Safety-Focused Agents
Hippocratic AI, co-founded by Munjal Shah, leads the charge in deploying healthcare AI agents focused on patient-facing tasks—such as chronic care management, preoperative education, and patient navigation.
Designed for safety and empathy, these agents are rigorously evaluated and fine-tuned using clinical protocols and real patient-nurse conversations. They aim to fill critical workforce gaps by augmenting rather than replacing clinical staff.
Interested in Munjal’s broader vision? Learn more on the
About Munjal Shah page.
Real-World Deployments Accelerating
Healthcare giants are moving fast. Epic’s MyChart now features AI agents that identify missed vaccinations and prompt patient follow-up. Oracle Health is embedding them in EHR workflows.
At MUSC Health, AI agents from Notable have automated 40% of prior authorizations—cutting response time from days to minutes.
Final Takeaway
Hippocratic AI’s inclusion in Becker’s spotlight confirms its position at the forefront of a generational shift in healthcare delivery. These agents are no longer theoretical—they’re here, they’re acting, and they’re transforming the system one decision loop at a time.
Read the full original article on Becker’s Hospital Review:
Healthcare AI agents, explained.