The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Direct Patient Care

Artificial intelligence has taken an increasingly prominent role in the healthcare system over the last several years. Until now, however, AI’s role has been primarily focused on two domains: diagnostics and administrative functions. An example of the former is radiology, where AI supports rapid and robust detection of potential anomalies, while an example of the latter is identification of fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare billing.

The next frontier for artificial intelligence in healthcare is direct patient care. We are rapidly entering a new era where AI plays an integral role in directly treating and monitoring patients. Here are five places within direct patient care that are most likely to benefit from AI in the next three to five years.