Doximity's DoseCheck AI Recommends Costlier Treatments 71% More Than Doctors

Key Takeaways

• Doximity launched DoseCheck, an AI tool that recommends more expensive treatments 71% of the time versus human doctors
• A JAMA study of over 1 million patients found AI prioritized insurance coverage over medical needs
• Hims & Hers and Eko Health also announced new AI health initiatives
• Prescriptive AI tools now guide actual therapy choices in critical care using real-time patient data
• Check Point launched the Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator 200 handling 12.8 Tbps of capacity for AI-scale network security
• The security device supports 99.999% uptime and secures AI applications directly from the firewall
• AI texting tools are reshaping how political campaigns reach voters during election cycles
• The Investment Company Institute urged asset managers to use AI proactively to prevent errors before they happen
• AI tools like ChatGPT can answer CPA exam questions with near-perfect accuracy, raising ethics concerns
• A dual-path system is suggested where candidates test without AI at 60% passing or use AI but must score 95%
• Pittsburgh ranks seventh nationally in AI venture funding per capita despite ranking 25th in population
• A $3 million Westinghouse grant in 1979 helped create Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute
• IMF officials warned a drop in AI investment could reduce global GDP by 0.4% by 2028
• AI-related trade helped global trade grow 8.3% between 2023 and 2025 versus 4.6% without AI demand
• Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation but faces limited external accountability after its public offering
• 70% of organizations now let AI make important security decisions once handled by humans
• 76% of companies reported at least one AI-related security problem such as unauthorized access
• Only 49% of organizations can check what their AI systems are doing
• An AI safety group called for tighter vetting after recent security incidents

Doximity launches DoseCheck AI tool that recommends costlier care

Doximity launched DoseCheck, an AI tool that suggests treatments based on a patient's insurance coverage. A JAMA study of over 1 million patients found the AI recommended more expensive treatments 71% of the time compared to human doctors. Researchers said the AI often focused on insurance coverage rather than actual medical needs. Other companies like Hims & Hers and Eko Health also announced new AI health initiatives.

Prescriptive AI tools bring personalized care to critical settings

Prescriptive AI tools are changing critical care by helping doctors make personalized treatment decisions. Unlike predictive models that only warn about problems, these AI systems guide actual therapy choices. They use machine learning and real-time patient data to find the best treatment options for each person. This approach leads to better outcomes and more efficient patient care in intensive settings.

Check Point launches AI-scale security orchestrator 200

Check Point launched the Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator 200 for AI-scale network security. The device handles 12.8 Tbps of capacity and 4.5 Tbps of threat prevention, up from 1.1 Tbps in the previous model. It is designed for data centers dealing with heavy encrypted AI traffic. The system supports 99.999% uptime and can secure AI applications and large language models directly from the firewall.

AI texting tools reshape how campaigns reach voters

Political campaigns are using AI-powered texting tools to contact more voters than before. The technology allows campaigns to hear from a wider group of people and sometimes persuade them on issues. Ace Parsi described his experience with the new AI-driven outreach methods. The shift shows how AI is changing voter engagement during election cycles.

Asset managers adopt AI to prevent errors before they happen

The Investment Company Institute released a framework on October 29, 2026 urging asset managers to use AI proactively. Instead of just fixing errors after they occur, the new approach aims to prevent problems before they happen. The Intelligent Operating Model connects data across systems, flags risks early, and helps professionals focus on human judgment. The SEC also challenged the industry to lead in responsible AI adoption.

AI Challenges Ethics in Continuing Education Assessments

AI tools like ChatGPT can now answer technical multiple-choice questions with near-perfect accuracy. This creates ethical concerns for CPA continuing education programs that use qualified assessments. Current standards from NASBA and the AICPA do not explicitly address AI use during tests. One suggested fix is a dual-path system where CPAs either test without AI at a 60 percent passing grade or use AI but must score 95 percent to pass. CPE providers are urged to design assessments that reduce the temptation to misuse AI.

Pittsburgh Built Its AI Strength Over Decades

Pittsburgh became a major AI and robotics hub through long-term investment starting in the 1950s at Carnegie Mellon University. In 1979, a $3 million grant from Westinghouse created the Robotics Institute. Federal research funding from the Department of Defense and NASA further strengthened the region. Today Pittsburgh ranks seventh nationally in AI venture funding per capita despite ranking 25th in population. In September 2026, Ken Griffin announced a major commitment to the region, highlighting decades of research and entrepreneurial growth.

AI Boom Drives Global Growth but Risks Instability

Top economic officials warned at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok that a sudden drop in AI investment could trigger a global market correction. AI-related trade helped global trade grow 8.3 percent between 2023 and 2025, compared with 4.6 percent without AI demand. The IMF warns that a sustained decline in AI investment could reduce global GDP by 0.4 percent by 2028. Geopolitical conflicts and a fractured regulatory landscape add further risk to the AI-driven economy.

AI Safety Group Urges Tighter Vetting After Incidents

An AI safety group called for stronger vetting and guardrails following recent security incidents. Humans First Chairwoman Amy Kremer warned that unchecked technology expansion and the absence of federal oversight create serious national security risks. The group urged tighter controls on AI development and deployment. The call highlights growing concern over the speed of AI adoption without adequate safety measures.

Anthropic to Monitor Its Own Responsible AI Mission

Anthropic PBC operates as a public benefit corporation with a mission to develop safe AI. However, there are few external checks to hold the company accountable after its public offering. The board is tightly controlled by Anthropic founders and a trust that includes former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke. There is little case law about balancing profit with responsible AI and no consensus on national regulations. Shareholders have limited ways to influence the company.

Businesses risk security failures by giving AI too much freedom

A new study from Illumio finds that 70% of organizations let AI make important security decisions once handled by humans. Only 49% can check what their AI systems are doing. About 56% have accepted more cyber risk over the past year, and 47% allow AI to work directly in production settings. As a result, 76% reported at least one AI-related security problem, such as unauthorized access or unapproved code changes. Experts urge companies to set firm limits on AI access to prevent serious damage.

Sources

• Weekly Rundown: Doximity launches DoseCheck; AI recommends costlier care than doctors, study finds
• Prescriptive AI tools shift critical care toward personalized treatment.
• Check Point launches AI-scale security orchestrator 200
• Campaign texts, now powered by AI: How new tech is shaping voter outreach
• AI in asset management operations moves beyond fixing errors faster
• Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of Self-Study
• Pittsburgh didn’t catch the AI wave. It spent decades building one
• The AI Tightrope: How the Artificial Intelligence Boom is Propelling Global Growth While Teetering on the Edge of Systemic Risk
• AI safety group calls for tighter vetting and guardrails after security incidents
• Anthropic Will Police Its Own Public Mission for Responsible AI
• Organizations face security risks from excessive AI autonomy