The Promises of AI in Health Care: Tackling Inequities
The number of AI tools in health care is growing. They hold the promise to help health systems address many of the causes of inequities in health care. This article reviews some of the new tools and explains how they hold great potential for tackling the seemingly insurmountable challenges in providing better care to underserved populations.
AI generates excitement and trepidation in equal measure within health care circles. Optimists see the obvious potential for revolutionizing the efficiency and quality of care, while cynics worry that prioritization of these tools for the wealthiest and healthiest may widen the already stark health inequities observed across society.
Key Points:
- Growing Toolset: The proliferation of AI tools in health care is a promising development for addressing health inequities.
- Potential for Improvement: These tools have the potential to revolutionize care, particularly for underserved populations.
- Caution Needed: There is a concern that the benefits of AI may not be equitably distributed and could exacerbate existing health disparities.
AI in Health Care: A Double-Edged Sword
