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Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by Zambyte on Friday August 02, 2024 @09:07AM (#41138557)
> Ostensibly, because financial considerations will not be part of the input to the diagnosis routine.

Devices that overreport are likely to be more popular and more common than devices that underreport. That is in part due to the financial incentives associated with diagnosing.

Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by dotancohen on Friday August 02, 2024 @09:12AM (#41138591)
Excellent counterpoint, thank you. I hate to admit to being cynical enough to be convinced.
Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by WarOnPrivacy on Friday August 02, 2024 @09:26AM (#41138666)
> Devices that overreport are likely to be more popular and more common than devices that underreport.

I think you're on to something. I bet Henry Schein execs/shareholders haven't felt this much energy since patients first saw their dental issues on 36 inch TVs.

Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by grraaaaahhh on Friday August 02, 2024 @03:20PM (#41141763)
To tie in the sibling threads: devices that underreport will also be popular, just with the insurance companies after the fact to help them deny covering procedures. Your lung biopsy come back benign? CignaAI says you shouldn't have had it in the first place so out of pocket for you!