Industry reports on AI in regulated industries
Original research from Claire by The Algorithm. Honest about methodology, transparent about sources, citation-friendly. For press, research, and practice administrators evaluating the market.
The 2026 State of AI Receptionists in Medical Practice
Adoption, economics, vendor landscape, compliance environment, and forward indicators through 2028. Seven sections, ~28-minute read, public citation policy. Based on public industry data, vendor disclosures, and aggregated deployment evidence.
Headline findings: front-desk turnover hit ~47% in 2025; AI receptionist adoption is estimated at 11-14% of US medical practices in Q1 2026; ROI categories most calculators miss are 3-5× the size of the wage-savings category most calculators feature.
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