Recent developments in AI within the healthcare sector have shown considerable progress since 2021, featuring advancements in the use and commonality of technologies such as Chat GPT by OpenAI and generative AI. Hospitals are exploring AI applications in areas like medical coding, while health tech and medtech companies are broadening the scope of AI integrations across various functionalities.
A pivotal regulatory development came in December 2023 when the Office of the National Coordinator for IT (ONC) mandated increased transparency from health tech companies that develop AI-driven software. ONC Head Micky Tripathi remarked that this requirement, set to be implemented in 2025, is expected to catalyze further adoption of AI technologies in healthcare delivery and contribute to the improvement of AI technology quality used in healthcare.
2023 also witnessed significant advancements with the FDA granting marketing authorization for an AI-enabled sepsis detection tool specifically designed for hospital settings—the first of its kind. This represents just one area of healthcare where AI is making an impact. Other potential uses identified include streamlining clinical trial recruitment, pinpointing drug development targets, and enhancing tasks within pharmacy benefit management like automating prior authorization and optimizing formularies.
In addition to covering these technological advancements, a new eBook by MedCity News delves into the burgeoning variety of AI technologies developed by entities ranging from health tech startups to large medtech corporations and biopharma firms. Furthermore, it discusses the ethical considerations and recommended best practices from healthcare leaders aimed at ensuring AI algorithms are developed and implemented in a manner that supports health equity.
For more detailed insights and information, the eBook, "AI in Healthcare: The Next Chapter," can be accessed via a provided link to MedCity News.
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This summary consolidates the recent advancements and regulatory changes in the field of AI in healthcare, highlighting the significant potential and ethical considerations associated with its application in the sector.
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