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AI In Healthcare: Are People Losing Or Gaining Control?

Dec 13, 2023 - forbes.com
Hamid Farooqui, CEO of Sogolytics and CTO of K12 Insight, discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the concerns it raises. A survey by Pew Research Center revealed that 60% of U.S. adults would be uncomfortable if their healthcare provider relied on AI for diagnosis and treatment plans. Farooqui highlights the need for regulation in this rapidly growing field, especially with the rise of wearable tech and AI-powered solutions that collect personal health data.

Farooqui suggests that before implementing AI technology in healthcare, questions about security, data processing, and patient communication need to be addressed. He also provides five tips for successfully incorporating AI, including understanding the technology, setting clear usage guidelines, communicating with stakeholders, addressing questions or issues, and periodically reviewing processes and technology. He emphasizes the importance of listening to the voices of those served by the technology to ensure a healthier and happier future.

Key takeaways:

  • According to a survey, many adults in the U.S. are uncomfortable with the idea of their healthcare provider relying on AI for diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • The global AI in healthcare market was valued at $22.45 billion in 2023, with funding going into new tech to help providers make sense of growing data sets and offer custom recommendations.
  • While AI-powered solutions may give us more control over our health, trust is a key concern. The implications of AI integrations have yet to be fully understood or regulated.
  • Implementing AI solutions starts with identifying goals, understanding the technology, setting clear guidelines, communicating the approach to all stakeholders, setting up mechanisms for addressing questions or issues, and ensuring a periodic review of processes and technology.
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