Are AI-Powered Devices Really the Future for Healthcare?

Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere right now, especially in medtech. But are companies investing in AI just because all the cool kids are doing it, or because of what the technology could ultimately do for healthcare? What is the current state of AI in medtech and what is standing in the way of the technology reaching its full potential? Industry experts will tackle these questions and more at MD&M West in Anaheim, CA on Feb. 11 during a panel session dubbed, "Are AI-Powered Devices Really the Future for Healthcare?" As moderator, I had the opportunity to chat with the panelists this week and I can promise you that this is one discussion you won't want to miss. While nobody would deny the enormous potential of using AI in healthcare, today most applications of the technology are on the administrative side for things like scheduling patient appointments, Beth Andrews pointed out. Vice president of managed accounts at Moving Analytics, Andrews is a global innovation and visionary growth leader in fields including medical devices, software, informatics and AI. Figuring out how to seamlessly incorporate AI into the clinical workflow is one challenge she sees with this emerging technology. "I found when I was working in Silicon Valley there was a lot of 'we're going to build a platform with tools.' Well, a nurse taking care of patients is not going to be using tools in her busy workflow, so I think it's important to talk about what needs to...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Digital Health Source Type: news