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Stand Back, I'm a Vibe Coder
My kids lost respect for me when I started laughing at my own dad jokes. Vibe coding brought me back from generational exile. For 18 months, I've collaborated with Claude to rewrite our medical CRM core - not pure vibe coding, but strategic AI partnership that actually works....
Why the AI Bubble Burst Doesn't Bother Me: A Reality Check on Expectations vs. Value
The LA Times declares the AI bubble over, GPT-5 disappoints, and investors panic. But at InfluxMD, we're having our best year ever. While the hype crashes, practical AI applications that solve real problems continue to thrive. The bubble burst isn't the end—it's the beginning of useful AI....
When Algorithms Fail Medicine: Evidence of AI's Unfulfilled Promises in Healthcare
Medical AI promises revolutionary healthcare transformation but mounting evidence reveals predictive systems consistently fail in real-world deployment. From IBM Watson's $5 billion collapse to biased algorithms affecting 200 million Americans, systematic failures plague the field despite massive investment and marketing hype....
Medical Practice Lead Conversion Rates Reveal Massive Opportunities for Improvement
Medical practices lose up to 90% of potential patients through inefficient lead management systems. 78% of appointment calls aren't from new patients, 59% of qualified callers never book appointments, and 25% of calls go unanswered. With average conversion rates of just 3.2% versus 21% for top performers, practices responding within 5 minutes are 21 times more likely to convert leads than those waiting 30 minutes....
The Medical Practice Lead Conversion Crisis: What 2025 Data Reveals About Winning Patients
Medical practices face a stark reality in 2025: only 1 in 9 inquiries convert to patients, with 25% of ad clicks being fraudulent and average response times of 47 hours. While costs per lead climb to $53.53, successful practices achieve 1,500% ROI by focusing on lead qualification over volume and implementing AI systems that deliver $3.20 return per dollar invested....
Reframing the CRM Use Case for SMB Medical Practices
Discover how small and medium-sized medical practices can leverage CRM systems for pre-sales, patient retention, and practice growth without complex EHR integration. Learn practical strategies for automating non-clinical workflows....
Unintegrated CRM for Medical Practices: A Practical Alternative to EHR Integration
Discover why standalone CRMs offer a more practical solution for small medical practices than costly EHR integration. Learn how to achieve better patient engagement and practice growth without complex system integration....
Module XII. Embracing AI: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
Master essential strategies for thriving in an AI-enhanced healthcare environment. Learn key skills, implementation approaches, and best practices for balancing technology with human-centered care....
Module XI. The Future of AI in Healthcare: Trends to Watch
Explore upcoming trends in healthcare AI, from predictive care to robotic surgery. Learn how to prepare for the future of medical practice and understand key considerations for AI adoption....