Deploying AI 'allows doctors to be doctors' again

Innovaccer CEO Abhinav Shashank argues AI can reduce clinicians’ administrative workloads, freeing time for patient care. His company’s Autonomous Healthcare report outlines AI-driven solutions to automate tasks like documentation and scheduling. The publication, released in February 2026, positions AI as a tool to restore the physician-patient relationship by handling routine operations. Shashank emphasizes AI’s role in shifting focus from paperwork to direct medical practice. Clinicians face growing bureaucratic demands, with studies showing up to 50% of their time spent on non-patient tasks. Innovaccer’s AI models aim to streamline workflows, cutting inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. The proposal aligns with broader industry trends leveraging AI for operational efficiency. Shashank’s vision targets systemic change, framing AI as an enabler—not a replacement—for human expertise in medicine. HIMSS TV’s coverage highlights the strategic urgency, as burnout rates rise among providers. The report advocates for scalable AI integration to redefine clinical roles and prioritize patient-centered care.