What You Should Know:
– The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is launching a new collaboration with Google and Mayo Clinic to address the critical need for best practices and implementation strategies for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
– The partnership recognizes the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging the current gap between technological advancements and real-world integration.
Bridging the Implementation Gap
While significant investment and research have fueled the development of AI in healthcare, the focus has often been on evaluating and validating these technologies. However, the crucial steps of implementing, scaling, and optimizing AI within diverse care settings have been largely overlooked. This collaboration seeks to bridge this gap by providing stakeholders with the necessary tools and frameworks for successful AI adoption.
Developing Practical Resources
The project team will convene industry experts, including technology developers, payors, policymakers, clinicians, and patient groups, to develop and disseminate free resources. These resources will address key challenges and provide guidance on:
- Implementation: Integrating AI into clinical workflows to enhance efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
- Equity: Ensuring equitable access to AI-powered healthcare solutions for all patients and caregivers.
- Safety: Addressing safety, clinical, operational, and technical considerations associated with AI implementation.
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating federal and local regulations, policies, and market access requirements.
- Education: Bridging knowledge gaps between developers, decision-makers, clinicians, and patients.
- Scalability: Scaling innovative AI solutions to reach a wider population and maximize benefits.