[Houshalter]

There is no criticism of algorithms in this article at all except saying "they are unproven".

I want to be treated by FRANK. A computer might very well be inferior at first, but there's no reason it would suck as bad as portrayed in that substanceless ad. And it could easily be better on some things where statistics matter (and doctors are horrible at them.)

Sad to see them lose their jobs, but I would care more if I could afford them in the first place.

[pmoriarty]

The article addresses you concern about the affordability of health care:

"Cutting costs is now seen as the prime directive in health care. Unwilling to reduce their profits or limit excessive pricing practices, the means to limiting expenses in the healthcare industry is by restricting or rationing care."