Authored by Ken Leonczyk Jr
It seems every technology vendor, venture-backed startup, and recent college grad working out of their parents house with a Mac and a dream has thrown the tag, AI, on their solution and is trying to break into healthcare. Saying theres a lot of hype surrounding AI is an understatement.
But healthcare executives would be wrong to dismiss all AI as a passing fad, like Beanie Babies or Myspace or, worse, buying Beanie Babies on Myspace. Sitting on the sidelines and waiting for AI to mature will only bring regret even those very fond of paper charts realise they should have moved more quickly into the digital age. And sound stewardship demands you not jump into the AI revolution with two feet while technology stocks may gain value (if youre lucky), tech itself gets cheaper, and better, as it gains adoption.
According to the American Medical Association, almost 90% of health system executives said digital and AI transformation is a top or high priority, yet 75% said they arent able to deliver on it. Heres what you need to know to be able to deliver on this priority today: