MedCity News October 28, 2024
To fully capitalize on its potential, laboratories must ensure they understand how to use AI effectively. Without this understanding, there’s a risk of undermining the technology’s benefits and potentially harming the industry as a whole.
The field of pathology, an integral part of the healthcare system, is approaching a crisis point, as constant and growing demand for pathology services threatens to outweigh the number of pathologists. The supply-demand imbalance is driven by increased healthcare needs, a global pathologist shortage, and the expanding complexity of medical diagnostics—all of which can impact healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. On average, there are roughly 14 pathologists per one million people worldwide, with larger disparities seen in developing countries. This workforce shortage is happening as...