HIMSS May 5, 2020
Healthcare has always involved the intersection of human judgement and scientific data. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are bringing those two elements closer than ever—and the industry is feeling the impact.
Defined as “computer systems able to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence,” data-based artificial intelligence analyzes large amounts of data using algorithms to learn how to do tasks without being explicitly programmed. That capability is creating waves of change as AI in healthcare proves to be a critical component in diagnosis, treatment, care delivery, outcomes and cost.
From big data to policy, artificial intelligence is significantly changing the healthcare industry.
1. Clinical Decision Support
Across the healthcare industry, artificial intelligence is changing the way clinical providers make decisions....