AI still the most exciting emerging technology for healthcare: survey
HealthCare Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A survey by the Center for Connected Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the most exciting emerging technology in healthcare, with 85% of executives citing its potential to improve administration, operations, and clinical care. Notably, AI saw the most improvement for the second consecutive year, driven by advancements in large language models and generative AI. While AI tools aim to assist in documenting patient care and reduce clinician burnout, concerns about accuracy, accountability, and data privacy remain. Telehealth also gained recognition for its improvements since the pandemic, with benefits such as increased patient convenience and access to specialty care. The report emphasizes the need for solid data practices to support AI integration.
