During my recent annual checkup with my primary care physician, she recommended all preventative measures. As our conversation came to an end, she asked if I had any questions. I inquired about whether the providers she was referring me to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted imaging or tools. This question caught her off guard, leading to an enlightening discussion about AI in healthcare. She even asked me to share what I learned about her referrals.
My expectation is to receive the highest level of care, which includes providers who utilize AI tools. I seek assurance that my healthcare team will be equipped with technology that can detect unexpected findings, standardize assessments, expedite responses, and prioritize patient care. AI in Healthcare (AIH) is no longer a novelty but an expectation in today’s healthcare landscape.
AI-Assisted Care Pathways – The Next Age
We are entering a new era in AIH where the use of AI is no longer a novelty but a standard practice. Healthcare teams must integrate AI into their care pathways to improve patient outcomes across various healthcare scenarios. This next age will establish standards and best practices for incorporating AIH into clinical care pathways to enhance care delivery and patient results.
Setting an Expectation
The expectation that AI is integrated into acute stroke care pathways is a standard set by organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA). By utilizing AI-assisted neuroimaging, stroke care centers can reduce variability, enhance services, and improve patient outcomes. The AHA’s scientific statement highlights the importance of AI neuroimaging in stroke care, specifically in expediting processes and identifying stroke pathology.
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- Artificial intelligence-supported neuroimaging available 24/7 at ASRH, PSC, TSC, and CSC’s
- Noncontrast CT available 24/7 at ASRH, PSC, TSC, and CSC’s
- CTA available 24/7 at PSC, TSC, and CSC’s + interpreted within 20 min of completion
- CTA imaging completed immediately after CT
- CTA interpretation times similar to CT
- CT Perfusion available 24/7 at TSC and CSC’s
- MRI available 24/7 at TSC and CSC’s
- Transcranial doppler services available 24/7 at CSC’s
The AHA’s emphasis on AI neuroimaging in acute stroke care stems from the need to reduce diagnostic errors and improve patient outcomes. Organizations like the AHA are setting practice expectations that include the use of AI technology to enhance healthcare delivery.
Adopting New Expectations – One Year Later
One year later, the AHA released a statement addressing AI in stroke care, acknowledging its potential impact. However, concerns were raised about the need for research and standardization of AI best practices in patient care. Aidoc has developed an AI healthcare platform that addresses these concerns by providing automated monitoring and analysis, integrated into existing workflows to improve care team response. Aidoc’s AI Operating System (aiOS™) offers a unified platform for AI adoption and implementation, aligning with the latest AHA statement on AI in cardiovascular care.
