Artificial intelligence (AI) can help rebuild trust in healthcare systems by augmenting patient-provider relationships, say Maria Vassileva and Stephanie Rosner from DIA. AI tools, such as large language models (LLMs), can aid in documentation, treatment planning and real-time transcription, allowing clinicians to concentrate on patient care. By simplifying complex medical terminology and providing detailed treatment explanations, AI can enhance patients’ understanding of their diagnoses and treatments. However, for AI to succeed in healthcare, stringent data encryption, human oversight, and continuous model improvement are crucial.
UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach
UnitedHealth has revealed that last February’s ransomware attack on its Change Healthcare unit affected around 190 million people in America, almost twice the initial estimates.