It would not seem strange to come across hospitals in the coming years handing the whole of health management issues to artificial intelligence. Yes, you heard that right. AI is changing the face of healthcare today. Interestingly, the emergence of AI in healthcare comes as far back as 2019 but met with a bit of pushback. Medical practitioners were worried it would take their jobs while some patients expressed discomfort being diagnosed or treated by AI tools.
Except as of now, it has brought absolutely nothing but good to the healthcare industry. So, if you’ve ever wondered or until now, are still skeptical about what AI technology is doing about healthcare systems, keep reading as we lay out 10 benefits of AI that should change your thoughts about it.
1. Accuracy in Diagnosis
On the first note, I would like you to know that AI carries with itself a wondrous resolve to increase the accuracy of treatment diagnosis. AI does this through surgical algorithms and machine learning, having the ability to dig deep into your symptoms and complete medical history in a way no doctor would do. In milliseconds, it searches through thousands of records and datasets to flag the probability of illnesses.
More than just speed, it brings with it new suppleness and precision against old-fashioned diagnoses. With this technology, most minute patterns can be identified with stunning precision, to which scarcely a human eye would do. And as you probably know, early detection can be life-saving in fatal health cases like cancer or heart disease.
2. Personalized Treatment Plans
It’s borderline impossible to ignore a little personalization when it comes to health, right? With the help of AI, healthcare providers are bringing individually tailored treatment plans to each patient.
Relying on information buried under data from prior cases and history of treatment, AI systems should suggest truly personalized therapies aligned with your requirements.
This is a big breakthrough in health care as your treatment plan will now be tailored to you instead of being a one-size-fits-all. Think of how effective this would be if your treatment plan only covers your genetic makeup and lifestyle issues instead of throwing you to a generic protocol.
This big break in personalized health care also affects the health insurance of patients, with AI-powered tools like Mighty, you can get fair and bespoke compensations for your injuries when dealing with insurance companies.
3. Efficient Drug Discovery
Have you thought about how long it takes to develop a new drug? Well, it takes years and sometimes a decade! And that’s aside from the time it takes before the drug is eventually launched in the market!
Now, AI-driven processes can revolutionize the way we discover new drugs. By analyzing petabytes of data within a short time, we will be able to easily discover drugs and bring them to the market faster.
AI will also help researchers predict how certain compounds or even dental implants may behave inside the human body, helping them focus solely on the most promising compounds that could save lives.
4. Predictive Analytics
AI doesn’t just respond, it also thinks ahead which is the essence of one of its subgroups Machine Learning. This ability of AI to predict makes it a very valuable asset to the healthcare industry.
AI and machine learning can help in forecasting future scenarios such as detecting a potential outbreak or identifying an individual’s chances of developing a particular disease based on health records and DNA tests.
5. Streamlines Administrative Tasks
Healthcare is not limited to just treating patients, it also comprises loads of documentation that consumes time and effort. These tasks are less glamorous but extremely useful. Some of them include scheduling patient appointments, analyzing billing patterns, and keeping records.
Fortunately, AI can handle these tasks being a master in process automation. Thereby, relieving healthcare agents and giving them more time to care for patients.
6. Improved Patient Engagement
AI is also transforming healthcare through improved patient engagement. While I strongly believe the human factor is indispensable in healthcare for the comfort and morale of the patients, AI-powered tools also do a good job in keep patients’ engaged.
Thankfully, with AI integrated into health apps, it is now easier to remember your medications, track your symptoms, set appointments, and also get educational content on your condition, all in one app.
More reliability in health decisions and better adherence to treatment and lifestyle changes are seen with AI health apps as your health becomes more engaging with real solutions to health challenges.
7. Remote Monitoring and Telemedicine
AI is making telemedicine practical and enabling healthcare providers to monitor the patient’s condition through wearables. Since wearables connect to the internet, a healthcare provider will still be able to give you a solution without the need for you to go to the hospital.
AI-enhanced remote consulting solutions can also process tons of data in real time and give answers within seconds. You can securely share their data with providers using these online platforms for through-video diagnosis.
8. Imaging and Radiology
If you have ever had an X-ray, MRI, or mammography then you must be aware of how important imaging is in healthcare. Thankfully, AI is set to revolutionize how imaging and radiology work by increasing accuracy.
The AI algorithms enable images to be reviewed and for the most serious cases – such as finding tumors and fractures – the doctors can be alerted straight away.
The AI systems are speeding up the delivery of the analysis and are at least as good as humans if not better. This means that AI would increase the likelihood of diagnosing diseases at an early stage and reduce the time that patients have to wait for their results.
9. Improved Outcomes of Chronic Diseases
For anyone to survive chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, they will be needing real-time monitoring. Thankfully, with AI-powered apps and wearables, you can get regular notifications about your nutrition, exercise routine and even go as far as monitoring your glucose level. This alone will increase chances of surviving chronic illnesses while reducing the frequency of hospital visits and the need for medical attention in the long run.
10. Reduction in Healthcare Costs
Finally, let us talk about costs. The high cost of health care across countries can be minimized with the help of AI. For instance, if you’re a medical practitioner or reseacher, using AI can slash down your overhead costs through operational efficiency, fast-tracking discoveries, while still maintaining diagnostic accuracy.
This reduction in overhead costs of practioners eventually benefits the patient, as they enjoy quality of healthcare at cheaper rates.
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