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Also, the University of Mumbai has embarked on an AI project focused on diagnosing women's diseases.

The healthcare industry contributes more than 6% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., says William Theisen, CEO of EcoAct North America. 

It's not enough to just mitigate implicit bias: AI tools should be harnessed promote access for the underserved, says Dr. Antoine Keller, cardiothoracic surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette Hospital, who highlights a portable diagnostics tool that's helping.

Petra Wilson, HIMSS senior advisor, European health policy and EU affairs, says digital health projects should find synergies with each other and build user trust to ensure sustainability after funding programs end.

OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini did not recommend opioid medication for one group over another – suggesting that artificial intelligence could help address clinician bias and improve fairness in treating pain.

Deploying AI and other technologies can lighten administrative burdens.

Dr. Tejaswi Kompala, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy at Teladoc Health, says too many people are overburdened by the needs associated with managing their chronic conditions – but that artificial intelligence could help in several ways.

Enhance clinicians’ job satisfaction and reduce operational waste.

Healthcare providers can take advantage of seniors' growing trust in digital health tools, empowering older adults to make sense of a complex healthcare landscape, says the CEO of one care navigation platform for Medicare beneficiaries.

URAC is an accrediting body that covers virtual care and recognizes excellence in telehealth and health equity. Dr. Shawn Griffin, president and CEO, explains how four honorees successfully make healthcare more equitable using telehealth.