A new AI system, AMIE, can help doctors manage chronic conditions more effectively. AMIE uses long-context capabilities to provide empathetic dialogue and deep-thinking management reasoning. In a blinded study, AMIE matched specialist physicians in overall management reasoning and scored higher in plan preciseness and guideline alignment. This suggests AI could support medical care, freeing up time for doctors to focus on patients. By leveraging clinical guidelines and drug formularies, AMIE can help doctors track symptoms and fine-tune medications over time. Why it matters: This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize chronic disease management, enabling doctors to spend more time with patients and improving health outcomes.