Health care has long been marked by disparities that affect different groups of people in various ways. Whether due to race, income, or geography, these disparities lead to unequal access to care and varying health outcomes. However, there is growing hope that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the tool we need to address these long-standing issues and create a more equitable health care system for all.
Quality of care shouldn’t be influenced by external factors like a patient’s background or where they live. Instead, everyone could receive a treatment plan tailored to their unique health needs, informed by a deep understanding of their genetic makeup, medical history, and lifestyle. AI offers the potential to turn this vision into reality by enhancing the precision and personalization of health care.
The problem of health care inequality is multifaceted. Minority groups often experience poorer health outcomes, not because of inherent biological differences, but due to systemic barriers such as underrepresentationin clinical …