In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Gregory Hobbs, an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur with nearly 40 years of experience. As the Chief Medical Officer of Milagro, a company specializing in autonomous medical coding, Dr. Hopps shares insights on how AI-driven coding solutions are transforming the healthcare industry.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Hobbs discuss:

✅The Evolution of Healthcare Technology – How Dr. Hobbs’ early adoption of electronic health records and telemedicine shaped his career in medical innovation.

✅The Crisis in Medical Coding – Why 30% of coding workforce positions remain unfilled and how automation is addressing the gap.

✅Autonomous vs. Assisted Coding – The difference between AI-assisted coding tools and fully autonomous systems like Milagro.

✅Ensuring Accuracy in AI-Driven Coding – How Milagro maintains over 95% accuracy while eliminating backlogs and reducing compliance risks.

✅Overcoming Resistance to Automation – Addressing fears of job loss and demonstrating how automation enhances—not replaces—human coders.

✅Financial Impact on Hospitals – Real-world examples of how AI-powered coding prevents claim denials and improves revenue cycles.

✅The Future of AI in Medical Workflows – How Milagro is expanding into emergency departments, radiology, and beyond.

✅Advice for Physician Entrepreneurs – Why young doctors should focus on solving meaningful problems rather than chasing financial gain.

Links and Resources:

• Gregory Hobbs, MD on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-hobbs-md/

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