Healthcare IT News August 1, 2024
New insights from a recent roundtable discussion see stakeholders recognizing the need to balance the promise of artificial intelligence with “ethical considerations, patient engagement and robust regulatory frameworks.
From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare. But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology’s use and capabilities will be required.
WHY IT MATTERS
Those were among the conclusions drawn from a roundtable discussion, featuring two dozen leading experts on healthcare AI, hosted this summer by Epic and UW Health, the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin.
AI technology’s ability to enhance access to care, expedite healthcare delivery and address disparities in underserved communities were key areas of focus.
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