AI isn't a 'quick fix' for hospital workforce woes
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Sarah Richardson
Summary
Artificial intelligence presents promising opportunities to address healthcare workforce shortages, but it is not a quick fix. Experts like Roxanna Gapstur, PhD RN, and Kurt Koczent highlight that AI should be viewed as an adjunct to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in specific areas, rather than a replacement for human roles. Governance and management of AI in healthcare systems are still developing, and while AI might drive workforce transformations in the long term, it aims to augment rather than replace human clinicians. Instead of reducing jobs, AI will automate routine tasks, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on more complex tasks requiring human empathy and critical thinking, ultimately enhancing patient care.
