Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to become a standard piece of the healthcare puzzle, despite the common misconceptions of what it actually entails. It's not intended to automate call centers or replace physicians, but rather to assist them, augmenting their capabilities and helping to bring a health system’s full potential into reality.
Healthcare systems face a…
Data drift is a phenomena that impacts any AI model in current operation. It is essentially a change in the features distribution an AI model receives while it's in production, thereby leading to a decline in the model's performance. A visible impact in imaging AI, for instance, could be an algorithm becoming less reliable at…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently experiencing a surge in popularity and is gaining recognition for its impact on numerous industries. One of the areas where AI has been less highlighted but is increasingly being leveraged is in healthcare. Contrary to common misconceptions of AI as robotic physicians, AI in healthcare is more accurately described as…
In June 2007, Apple introduced the first iPhone, featuring an App Store exclusively for approved applications. This decision, however, excluded educators from incorporating burgeoning mobile app development into education. Simultaneously, Hal Abelson, an MIT professor on sabbatical at Google, was contemplating Google's response to Apple's grip on the mobile software market. Both Abelson and Google…
Nurses play a critical role in the integration and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within clinical workflows. AI systems can aid in patient sorting and prioritization, thereby reducing treatment times and coordinating medical decision processes to improve patient outcomes. With a seamless incorporation of AI into their workflows, nurses can further their pursuit of broadening…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to create transformative opportunities in healthcare. However, these innovations also prompt significant questions about regulation, governance, and trust. In the segment of Lessons From the Inside, Sunil Dadlani, a leading figure at Atlantic Health System, shares his insights into these crucial discussions. As both Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer and…
Emergency departments are commonly described as busy and stressful environments, confronting health professionals with an unending stream of patients to be treated within tight time frames. Staff members are tasked with providing high quality care to an increasingly aging and sicker population, placing them under significant demand and pressure.
Effective communication lies at the heart…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, with the healthcare industry being one of the major benefactors. The benefits of AI in healthcare range from improving patient outcomes, enhancing care team coordination, to reducing staff burnout.
AI boosts patient results by increasing the efficiency of patient workflows and decreasing hospital stay lengths for conditions such as…