Patients and healthcare providers remain at the core of successful AI implementations in medtech. [piai/Adobe Stock]
It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous in the healthcare landscape, but the technology remains nascent in the industry. Technologies ranging from machine learning to natural language processing and beyond promise to help make diagnoses and treatment more precise, efficient, and personalized.But the allure of AI can sometimes overshadow the central goal of addressing tangible clinical problems.
During his talk at DeviceTalks West, Ha Hong, chief AI officer at Medtronic Endoscopy, underscored the importance of putting patients and healthcare providers at the forefront when incorporating AI into medical devices.
With a plethora of AI tools at our disposal — many of which are increasingly user-friendly — the onus is on us to wield them responsibly. Below, you’ll find …