3 Ways AI Can Address Health Inequities

As a medical doctor and healthcare technologist with over a decade of experience, I’ve seen a common mistake among healthtech innovators: focusing solely on the disease to improve outcomes.While important, disease is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath it lies a deeper, often overlooked factor: social determinants of health (SDoH). SDoH—such as income, education and housing—profoundly impact health outcomes.Yet, collecting and utilizing this data remains a challenge. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game changer. AI has the potential to analyze SDoH data, identify patterns and create targeted interventions, enabling a more holistic approach to healthcare.For the next wave of healthtech entrepreneurs, the key is clear: Look beyond the disease. By embracing SDoH and leveraging AI, we can build a future of proactive, equitable healthcare.