Prediction in Medicine: The Impact of Machine Learning on Healthcare

Challenges and Opportunities for the Healthcare

Author(s): Prateek Jain*, Rachna Behl, Abhishek Saxena and Rohit Bathla

Pp: 159-190 (32)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815305128124010012

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Machine learning technology is a rapidly growing field aiming to create systems replicating human intelligence. In the healthcare sector, machine learning is not meant to replace human physicians but to provide better solutions to healthcare problems. It plays a critical role in the development of automated computational approaches. It has numerous applications in radiology, computer-aided drug design, virtual health assistance, clinical decisions, disease outbreaks, healthcare management, and administration. Security and privacy risks are a significant concern with AIpowered healthcare systems since the healthcare sector has distinct security and privacy requirements to safeguard patients' medical information. Despite this, using machine learning in healthcare has many benefits, including faster analysis of large datasets, improved safety of clinical trials, better insights into predictive screening, higher accuracy, reduced healthcare costs, and increased efficiency. Although many AI and machine learning applications have been successfully deployed in medical research and continue to deliver favorable results, challenges still need to be addressed. In this book chapter, we delve into the latest challenges and opportunities that the healthcare industry faces. We explore the changing landscape of healthcare and provide insights into how technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting patient expectations are shaping the future of healthcare delivery. Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or just interested in the industry, this chapter will provide valuable insights and a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by the healthcare industry today.


Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Healthcare, Machine learning.

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