Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Healthcare

By Nuoya Chen

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the demand for telehealth solutions, leading to a paradigm shift in the healthcare industry. However, hospitals are still grappling with understaffing, resulting in staff burnouts and suboptimal patient experiences. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a potential solution to alleviate these issues, but its adoption has been slow.

One of the primary challenges is the underutilization of AI in healthcare. Despite the abundance of data collected from wearables and home-use medical devices, doctors rarely leverage this information for diagnostic purposes. This is partly due to the lack of standardization in data formats and the absence of robust analytics tools that can process this data effectively.

Moreover, traditional medical device manufacturers are facing stiff competition from large tech companies and startups as they explore open innovation strategies to transition into software-based business models. This shift is driven by the rapid advancements in generative AI, which is transforming the healthcare landscape.

This book delves into the perspectives of various stakeholders on the challenges and opportunities presented by the use of AI in healthcare. It provides insights into the current state of AI adoption, the barriers to its widespread use, and potential strategies for overcoming these hurdles.

Product Details:

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: February 13, 2024

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032421285, 9781040005057