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The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) include predictive analytics, personalized treatment plans, operational efficiency, and and remote patient monitoring, says Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH, chief commercial officer, Everly Health; faculty lecturer, Harvard Medical School, and author of the book, DigitalMD.
This transcript has been lightly edited.
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How can AI effectively contribute to value-based care by improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs?
AI can significantly enhance value-based care by optimizing various aspects of patient management and health care delivery. First, predictive analytics. Algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data to predict disease outbreaks, patient deterioration, and even readmissions. For instance, DeepMind worked with the VA to predict acute kidney injury, and they demonstrated the ability to not only look at the outcomes, but suggest personalized treatment plans, improve patient care, and reduce unnecessary interventions.