Medical Economics December 17, 2024
AI is a major threat to medical practices — but it can also be a major help.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the health care industry. By using predictive analytics that identify patients at risk for disease earlier than ever before, AI is changing the game for patients and their health. Even as excitement about AI grows, it’s also surfacing a number of potential negative effects because it is edging closer to becoming a significant threat to the foundation of health care, particularly for physician-owned practices.
As AI technology continues to evolve, the health care industry must understand there is the possibility of AI being used in ways that could harm patients, undermine trust in medical professionals and even dismantle...