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Predictive AI in health care flags risk. Who acts on it?

Artificial intelligence is transforming health care's ability to anticipate disease, identify vulnerable populations, and support clinical decision-making. From predicting hospital readmissions to identifying individuals at increased risk of chronic conditions, AI-powered technologies promise to make health care more proactive, efficient,…

Artificial intelligence is transforming health care’s ability to anticipate disease, identify vulnerable populations, and support clinical decision-making. From predicting hospital readmissions to identifying individuals at increased risk of chronic conditions, AI-powered technologies promise to make health care more proactive, efficient, and responsive. However, while considerable attention has been devoted to improving the accuracy and sophistication of these technologies, a more fundamental question remains insufficiently addressed: What happens after a patient …

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Predictive AI in health care flags risk. Who acts on it?