6 Artificial Intelligence developments revolutionizing health care
- by 7wData
For some people, the idea of seeing a robot doctor might be discomfiting, but artificial intelligence (AI) is already making its way into the healthcare industry. Researchers aren’t so much interested in replacing doctors (the human touch is still a big part of healthcare), but in finding ways to enhance and expedite healthcare. We’re a long way from automation and AI occupying every clinic and hospital, but changes are coming. Here are 6 uses of artificial intelligence that are helping to transform the healthcare industry.
Tired of this scenario? You’re sitting in the doctor’s office at 10:55, and your appointment is at 11. 11:30 passes by, and you’re still waiting. Finally, at 11:45, you’re ushered into the office, only to spend 10 minutes consulting with a doctor to find out all you need is a little rest. Doctors are sick of it too. They’re booked up weeks or months in advance, and hate running behind schedule. A.I. could help take some of this burden off by offering online diagnosis to patients who aren’t sure how serious their need is. Instead of consulting with WebMd and self-diagnosing, A.I. could help cut down on doctor’s visits—safely.
Your.MD is a startup hoping to usher in this new era of diagnosis. Using a chatbot, probability models, and machine learning, the app can help users evaluate their condition, and decide whether or not it’s time to head to a clinic.
telehealth is the use of mobile communications to monitor and sometimes diagnose patients. Phone, email, and video chat are all forms of telehealth, and they cut down on patient travel time and medical costs considerably. Some startups are tackling the more mundane (and time-consuming) aspects of telehealth with A.I., creating bots to remind patients to take their medications, schedule follow-up appointments, and more. One startup, Sense.ly, claims that their follow-up bot “Molly” frees up 20% of a doctor’s day! With ongoing personnel shortages in the healthcare industry, these bots could cut down on tasks that don’t require a doctor’s expertise.
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