The world of patient communication in healthcare is evolving fast. Hospitals, clinics and telemedicine apps are turning to AI-powered chatbots for smarter support, easier booking, automated reminders and quicker answers to health questions. But one of the first and toughest questions any provider asks is: How much will it cost to build an AI healthcare chatbot ? The answer depends on many factors like chatbot type, technology stack, integrations, and compliance requirements.