H5: Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

The complexity and rise of data in healthcare means that artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly be applied within the field. Several types of AI are already being employed by payers and providers of care, and life sciences companies. The key categories of applications involve diagnosis and treatment recommendations, patient engagement and adherence, and administrative activities. Although there are many instances in which AI can perform healthcare tasks as well or better than humans, implementation factors will prevent large-scale automation of healthcare professional jobs for a considerable period. Ethical issues in the application of AI to healthcare must also be taken into consideration.

Purpose: Learn about AI's current and potential impact on the field of healthcare

Facilitator Jonathan Witenko (Guest Presenter – Lee Health)