The AI Revolution Sweeping the Healthcare Industry
By Henry Adams , Country Manager at InterSystems South Africa
Did you know? Over 50% of US physicians wouldn't recommend their profession to their children due to burnout and frustration they are currently facing. In South Africa, doctors face similar challenges, often impaired by poor working conditions and inadequate support.
But as care networks expand and data standards evolve, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can change this narrative, promising a seamless and connected future for healthcare professionals and patients alike, thus reducing the cognitive load on clinicians and allowing them to focus more on patient care.
AI in Healthcare Unpacked
Effective healthcare delivery relies heavily on the seamless flow of information across various stakeholders. This requires regulatory frameworks that encourage interoperability. As such, National networks and local health information exchanges (HIEs) are crucial in ensuring that data is accessible and actionable when and where needed.
AI thrives on:
• High-quality, trustworthy data and the ability to integrate and analyse data from disparate sources.
• Seamless data flow and adherence to regulatory standards are imperative to ensure the integrity and accessibility of healthcare information.
• Proper infrastructure and data management are crucial for developing and maintaining AI applications with appropriate oversight.
Organisations can achieve sustainable care improvements and drive operational excellence by establishing governance systems for data collection and leveraging AI effectively. InterSystems IRIS for Health allows healthcare facilities to manage data and interface with AI applications, web services and data models.
As healthcare organisations explore the AI frontier, they must establish governance systems for data collection and leverage AI to achieve meaningful, sustainable care improvements. This proactive approach will ensure the healthcare industry can meet today's and tomorrow's challenges, providing high-quality care to patients worldwide. Read our full article on TechCentral to see just some of the impacts AI can have on Healthcare👉 LINK.