A.I. in healthcare: Risks abound, but so do rewards

April 4, 2017 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Health Care, Medicine, Telemedicine

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When you look at the potential artificial intelligence (A.I.) has in the 21^stcentury, the medical field is one of the brightest spots. There are major opportunities for A.I. technologies to make a big difference in terms of health outcomes, reducing costs and improving convenience.

The problem is that, along with these exciting possibilities, an abundance of fear and trepidation exists over the unknown.

What’s in store?

People love to talk about automation and A.I., but there’s also a sense of hesitancy — especially when it comes to something as personal and important as medicine. Do you really want something artificial working on your body or providing for your healthcare needs? (That’s not a hypothetical question, by the way.)

Up until this point, we’ve gotten small glimpses of what A.I. can do in the healthcare industry. But we’re only on the precipice of something greater. In three, five or 10 years, A.I. will have a much greater role in modern medicine.

The question is, what are the risks and the rewards? Let’s take a look at a few different applications.

By Larry Alton | COMPUTERWORLD

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About Peter Coffaro 491 Articles

A growth-driven and strategic executive, Peter Coffaro commands more than 20 years of progressive management success within the medical device industry. As a District Sales Manager for Stryker Orthopaedics, Peter was responsible for managing and directing a regional sales force to achieve sales and profit goals within the Rocky Mountain region. Previously, he was the Director of Sales & Marketing for Amp Orthopedics. In this role, Peter was responsible for planning, developing, and leading all sales and marketing initiatives. Peter is a former orthopedic distributor in the Pacific Northwest. He has also worked with DePuy Orthopaedics as well as Zimmer, and held positions in sales, sales training, and sales management. Peter has an extensive background in organizational development, business development, sales management, negotiating and P&L management. Peter holds a B.S. degree in Biology from Northern Illinois University.