Medical Economics November 29, 2023
Progress in AI-enabled imaging devices allows PCPs to do more in-house procedures and improve care for underserved areas
Artificial intelligence, with its promise of efficiency and precision, has found its stride within radiology. Last year, radiology accounted for 87% of newly approved AI/ML devices, and 79% in the first half of this year. But what does this uptake in radiology mean for the rest of health care, including primary care?
The insights are clear: A recent report found that 60% of clinicians said advanced technology is becoming increasingly necessary to automate and streamline basic tasks. Yet nearly half find current medical technology needing more ease and intuitiveness. AI’s integration into health care bridges this disconnect.
Clinicians are starting to see...