At Innovex, we believe that AI technology should work for everyone, not just a few.
AI has the potential to revolutionise the delivery of healthcare services, from streamlining medical diagnosis and record keeping to providing more personalised treatment options. At the same time, there are inherent biases that exist within health and social care systems which, if embedded within an AI approach, could potentially widen health inequalities further.
AI is already making huge contributions to clinical, research, and public health. However, AI could also misdiagnose, underdiagnose people, and potentially increase disparities. We are deeply concerned about the potential of AI to worsen existing health inequalities and increase disparities in care.
We brought together experts from varying backgrounds to discuss how to create an equitable AI ecosystem that helps to reduce health inequalities. Our network members are dedicated to humanising AI in order to create an equitable health system that works for us all.
As healthcare professionals over the years to come we are committed to:
- Facilitating the bridge between clinicians, researchers, data scientists, engineers, and industry.
- Using our deep-rooted NHS e-health experience to ensure that AI benefits all members of society equally.
- Refocusing the development and implementation of AI technology, to prioritise ways in which these advances can benefit all.
- Starting AI and technology conversations by defining vulnerable groups in our population.
- Asking questions such as: Can we get AI to resolve problems to stop health inequality from being repeated?
Lastly, by always bearing in mind the worrisome concept of ‘clinician fatigue’ when introducing another new health technology.
A summary of our conversation can be downloaded and a detailed report can be shared upon request.