Artificial Intelligence could shift healthcare from diagnosis to early prediction, say experts
Experts at a FICCI conference in Hyderabad discussed how AI can shift healthcare from reactive diagnosis to proactive, personalized prediction. The discussion emphasized the need for better digital infrastructure and the creation of 'wellness records' to improve patient outcomes.
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The integration of AI into healthcare has the potential to revolutionize medical accessibility and efficiency, particularly in underserved regions.
Artificial Intelligence could shift healthcare from diagnosing diseases after they emerge to predicting them earlier, while enabling personalised treatment, widening access to medical expertise and connecting fragmented patient records, said experts at ‘AI-Enabled Healthcare and Digital Transformation’ conference organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The event also marked the launch of the first FICCI Telangana Healthcare Panel, which is expected to work on policy recommendations for the Telangana government. The panel will focus on AI-enabled care, preventive and outcomes-based healthcare, medical tourism, healthcare accessibility, and education and skilling for the healthcare workforce.
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