Medical Economics April 25, 2024
AI-powered coaches can help to alleviate at least some of the worker shortage while at the same time reducing costs
Artificial intelligence is seeping into so many aspects of life that it’s no surprise it’s surfacing as a potential solution to the worker shortage haunting healthcare.
Maybe that idea gives you pause.
After all, the concept of AI replacing workers is generally viewed as a negative, and understandably so. Beyond that, health care is an area where the average person likely prefers a well-trained professional – an actual human being – to interact with, not a virtual substitute.
Still, despite these legitimate concerns, the use of AI in health care could be a positive development, especially in the area of...