Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
The Transformative Power of AI
PAIGE UDERMANN
Artificial intelligence ( AI ) is transforming the landscape of health care . In an industry that is always looking for new ways to overcome inefficiency and human error , the integration of AI in the medical field means an increase in efficiency and accuracy , creating the opportunity for providers to better serve patients and improve outcomes .
“ Generative AI introduces a digital assembly line , automating repetitive tasks and enabling professionals to focus on their true expertise ,” says Josh Spence , chief information officer at Alpha Innovations .
The dynamic capabilities of AI have a revolutionary impact on streamlining tasks and productivity .
“ By leveraging AI-powered technologies , health care providers can optimize clinical workflows , personalize patient care and streamline IT processes ,” says Rob Bannister , health care account manager at Juniper Networks . “ From predictive analytics for early disease detection to virtual health assistants that improve accessibility , AI ’ s impact on health care will be something all organizations ’ leaders must consider . It empowers providers to deliver proactive , personalized care , improve treatment outcomes and ultimately elevate the overall patient and user experiences .”
AI can play a role in most aspects of medicine and can be split into two main categories : clinical and administrative support .
On the clinical side , according to the President of SMB Health Consulting , Steven Berkowitz , M . D ., AI can support caregivers in making decisions such as helping clinicians make earlier diagnoses . It can also help with documentation processes , such as accelerating physician notes and patient messages . In addition , AI can help provide individualized patient care and contribute to achieving health equity .
“ We have nurse practitioners seeing patients for eight- or 10-hour days , and because of how burdensome the documentation piece of their job is , they spend another eight hours in the evening or following day for that documentation ,” says Justyn Cox , executive director of the West
45