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Healthcare startups race to sell AI to hospital systems

As healthcare startups dive headfirst into building artificial intelligence products to sell to hospitals, a new report suggests many health systems don’t yet have policies to support the tech.

In a survey of 34 US health systems leaders, only 16% reported having systemwide policies for AI usage and data access. And while some leaders noted having broader guidelines in place that could also apply to AI, the majority — 65% — said they had no policies for AI at all.

The survey, conducted by the Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC and KLAS Research in October and November with health systems of varying sizes, is a nod to the roadblocks healthcare is running up against as more companies build and sell AI-powered software.

Healthcare has historically lagged behind other fields in adopting new technologies, though events like the Covid-19 pandemic have occasionally forced the industry’s hand. However, investors and doctors alike are getting excited about AI’s potential to make healthcare delivery more efficient, reduce burnout among medical professionals, and improve patient outcomes.

Still, many healthcare leaders aren’t jumping on the AI bandwagon just yet. Some health system leaders said they haven’t developed policies because the industry is in the early stages of AI adoption. Others said they’re waiting for federal regulations on AI before issuing their own guidelines. Business Insider

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