Artificial intelligence and healthcare: a journey through history, present innovations, and future possibilities. June 12, 2024

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/artificial-intelligence-and-healthcare-journey-through-history-present-innovations-and-future Artificial intelligence and healthcare: a journey through history, present innovations, and future possibilities. Hirani R, Noruzi K, Khuram H, et al. Life (Basel). 2024;14(5):557. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare continue to grow. This article summarizes the history and evolution of AI in healthcare and describes current applications in healthcare, such as integration with telemedicine, and advancing personalized medicine. The authors also discuss how AI being used to advance patient engagement and communication (e.g., the use of chatbots for patient engagement) and medical education, as well as ethical considerations as healthcare continues to integrate AI into practice.