After two years spent studying how doctors use artificial intelligence and developing guidance around AI to better serve its physician members, the American Medical Association on Monday announced a new Center for Digital Health and AI.
Without physician leadership and input, technology developers risk creating unintended burdens on medical professionals and risk consequences on patient care, according to the AMA. A quarter of physicians remain more concerned than excited about the potential of augmented intelligence in medical practice, according to its most recent physician sentiment survey, the organization said.
To ensure AI fits into clinical workflows and physicians know how to utilize it, the AMA is directing its Center for Digital Health and AI to work with regulators, policymakers and technology leaders to develop:
1.Policy and regulatory leadership that shapes benchmarks for safe and effective use of AI in medicine and digital health tools.
2.Clinical workflow integration opportunities for doctors to hone AI and digital tools that enhance patient and clinician experiences.
3.Education and training to equip physicians and health systems with knowledge and tools to integrate AI efficiently and effectively into practice.
4.Partnerships across the tech, research, government and healthcare sectors to orient clinical AI innovations around patient needs.