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McKinsey is throwing out this big number – $4.4 trillion – saying that generative AI is going to be a game-changer for the world economy. But here’s the kicker: when it comes to the role of generative AI in healthcare industry, it’s expected to make a dent of about $1 trillion.
Can you wrap your head around that? It’s like, is AI taking over what we thought was one of the most “human” professions?
But hold up, before we start picturing robots in scrubs, let’s get one thing straight. Generative AI won’t replace but assist healthcare professionals.
How? Let’s dig into use cases, benefits, and potential risks, sparking the debate of generative AI in healthcare.
Let’s start off with what’s happening in the generative AI landscape. No doubt, this week was the craziest of all.
- Wild times at OpenAI: Sam Altman was dismissed as a CEO, took a position at Microsoft, and eventually rejoined OpenAI. Read more
- Anthropic unveils Claude 2.1: Boasting a 200K token context window, outpacing GPT-4 and enhancing AI precision. Read more
- With a systems approach to chips, Microsoft aims to tailor everything ‘from silicon to service’ to meet AI demand. Read more
- Voltage Park: The nonprofit aims to alleviate GPU shortage for AI startups and researchers with a $500 Million investment in Nvidia H100 GPUs. Read more
Areas of Impact for Generative AI in Healthcare
Generative AI is transforming healthcare significantly. For providers, it boosts clinical outcomes and streamlines tasks. In pharma, it helps find new drugs. Payers get more efficient with automated jobs. Medtech designs personalized devices, and data analytics amps up services.
Here are the use cases of generative AI in healthcare.
Read: Generative AI in healthcare: The promise, the perils, and the top 10 use cases
How will these Use Cases Impact the Jobs in Healthcare?
The European healthcare sector faces a growing workforce gap, with a projected demand for 18.2 million healthcare workers by 2030, surpassing the current supply of 8.6 million. Automation and AI could bridge this gap, especially in routine tasks, potentially freeing up 10 percent of nursing activities. The shift would reshape jobs and improve patient care, allowing practitioners to focus on critical tasks.
Here is a breakdown of % of the share of hours that Generative AI will help free.
Read: Transforming healthcare with AI: The impact on the workforce and organizations
Risks of Generative AI in Healthcare:
Generative AI in healthcare brings promise but not without pitfalls. Here are some key risks you must be aware of:
- False Results: Training limitations or algorithmic errors may yield incorrect decisions, jeopardizing patient outcomes.
- Privacy Concerns: Patient data reliance raises privacy red flags, demanding secure measures and HIPAA compliance.
- Overreliance on AI Guidance: Blind trust in AI may compromise human judgment, risking patient safety.
Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT in Healthcare
In this insightful talk, Dr. Harvey Castro, MD, MBA.explores the transformative impact of Generative AI, focusing on emergency medicine. He talks about the role of AI in personalized patient care with a focus on how ChatGPT can help in various tasks such as diagnostics, and treatment plans.
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Guide to Understanding Large Language Models
We’ve already discussed how generative AI will uplift the healthcare industry in numerous ways. However, thorough knowledge of generative AI, and how it works is important. It helps promote informed discussions about the impact of these technologies across various fields, contributing to a tech-savvy and aware society.
Here’s a complete roadmap that will you set a path to learn about LLMs.
Read: Roadmap to Learning Large Language Models
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