NYC hospital chief says AI could replace many radiologists if regulations change

NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Mitchell Katz said his system could replace many radiologists with AI if regulators allow it.

The hospital network already uses AI for mammograms and X-rays and Katz argued initial reads could cut costs and expand screening.

Panelists cited encouraging AI results for breast cancer screening, while some radiologists warned AI-only reads could cause patient harm.

Any move to AI-led reads depends on regulatory changes and ongoing debates about safety and oversight.