The next big thing.  Often described as transformational, disruptive, and groundbreaking—the next big thing in the year 2017 within healthcare, is clearly artificial intelligence (AI).  But what practical impacts can the AI of today have on the healthcare environment?
 
“Siri”-like AI has found a profound niche already within the lives of patients and providers alike, as AI can remind a patient to fill a prescription, help a patient book a checkup, remind a nurse to turn a patient to prevent pressure ulcers, and host of other actions.  Whereas “HAL”-like AI is an active technology-based conscious that can problem solve highly complex medical issues based upon patient data.  

 

In healthcare, the future of “HAL” AI will be to anticipate, identify and treat a heart attack or stroke in at-risk patients, or improve processes to greatly increase the quality of pediatric, cancer, or prenatal care.  Some elements of artificial intelligence and machine learning are already being applied to business processes to adjust nurse scheduling based upon patient loads and forecasting, or informing patients of cancellations or vacancies to fill appointments more efficiently.  So with that said, where are we now?  Is artificial intelligence a practical reality now?

 

Join national CIO leader David Chou, who will explore the depths of AI applications that will guide a digital transformation, and the strategies that will power future compelling provider pilots.