Physician dispensing is the practice where doctors provide medications directly to patients during appointments, bypassing pharmacies for fulfillment. The main benefits of this practice include improved medication adherence, as patients receive their prescriptions immediately, increased convenience by eliminating the need for pharmacy visits, and additional revenue for medical practices.

As a novel tool, AI raises significant regulatory challenges related to safety, efficacy, privacy, and ethics. As the global investment leader in digital health, the U.S. is experiencing a significant influx and adoption of AI technologies in various healthcare applications, from diagnostics and personalized medicine to administrative tasks and operations.