The field of health care is on the brink of transformation with the intelligent integration of artificial intelligence (AI). We are proud to announce that Dr. Philip Payne, alongside a distinguished team of colleagues, has co-authored the groundbreaking article “Artificial Intelligence in Health and Health Care: Priorities for Action.” This significant work has been published in the esteemed journal Health Affairs.
Key Takeaways from the Article
Addressing the complexities and potential of AI in health care, this article is part of the National Academy of Medicine’s Vital Directions for Health and Health Care: Priorities for 2025 initiative. The co-authors delve into essential steps needed to harness AI’s capabilities effectively and equitably.
The article outlines four main priority areas:
- Ensuring Safe, Effective, and Trustworthy AI
- Establishing critical guidelines to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and reliable.
- Developing an AI-Competent Workforce
- Promoting training and educational initiatives to ensure health care professionals are ready to integrate and utilize AI technology.
- Investing in AI Research
- Advocating for comprehensive research investment to advance AI’s impact on scientific, clinical, and operational domains within health care.
- Clarifying AI Liability and Responsibilities
- Navigating the legal landscape to ensure clear accountability and responsibility when employing AI technologies.
Pioneering Collaboration
Dr. Payne co-authored this pivotal article with notable experts, including first author Michael E. Matheny, and co-authors Jennifer C. Goldsack, Suchi Saria, Nigam H. Shah, Jacqueline Gerhart, I. Glenn Cohen, W. Nicholson Price II, Bakul Patel, Peter J. Embí, Brian Anderson, and Eric Horvitz. Their collective expertise and insights are instrumental in charting a course for AI’s transformative role in health care.
The Future of Health Care
This collaborative effort extends an invitation to the medical and technological communities to join hands in shaping the future of health care. The integration of AI holds promise for revolutionizing how we understand, deliver, and experience health care. By following the priorities outlined in this pivotal article, we can ensure that AI evolves to meet the highest standards of effectiveness, safety, and equity.