FREMONT, CA: Artificial intelligence seems to have transformed almost all the sectors across the world. On that note, the healthcare sector has seen immense transformations over the years and the extent to which life has become convenient cannot be merely put into words. With 2020 being a year full of challenges especially on the healthcare front, not praising the healthcare sector for how it stood as a pillar is just not justified. This sector has a plethora of opportunities that leverage technology to be deployed, hence paving way for Artificial Intelligence to explore a lot more areas. Having said that, AI has led to a lot of developments in the healthcare sector, making life simpler like never before.
COVID-19: 2020 is that one year which has shook the world in every possible way. COVID has not just taken a toll on the health of humans but has hit the economy way too hard. However, the only good thing worth a mention is how AI made its way into building models, discovering new treatments and the most important of all – the development of vaccines.
PATIENT FLOW OPTIMIZATION: When visiting a hospital, the worst scenario is the one where the patients in critical condition keep waiting for hours just to get access to an ICU, to get the surgery done or just for the purpose of consultation. The condition is improving, though slowly, but there surely is a difference seen now. AI based software platforms aim to solve these operational challenges especially those related to emergency rooms and patient safety. This automated platform prioritizes patients who are critical, tracks the waiting time and also charts the fastest ambulance routes.
APPOINTMENTS: It is absolutely common to worry about our health even when there’s a slight change in the way we feel. But, what people tend to forget is that not all conditions require seeking an appointment unlike some evident conditions that cannot see any improvement unless seen by a doctor. This is where AI comes to the rescue. There are some AI applications that scan the survey answers of the patients and then recommend either a virtual check-in or a face-to-face consultation, thereby saving time and also prioritizing patients who are critical.
