It may be permissible to invoke the coronavirus pandemic for breaking privacy norms in the short run, say two data experts, but over the long term open access to valuable data can’t be allowed.

Even after the pandemic has passed, says one stakeholder, AI can help providers provide better care to the elderly while enabling them to stay safely at home.

The tool was developed by Buoy Health, a digital health company focused on providing personalized clinical support through technology.

Even as AI is being thrust into efforts such as the battle against COVID-19, researchers in specialties such as oncology are examining the new technologies for their potential for deeper, more fundamental advances in medicine.

According to the company, it uses AI to accurately identify workers comp claims much earlier and more effectively than conventional techniques, while also optimizing medical networks to help find the right doctors for each claim.

As the COVID-19 crisis pushes “unseen sufferers” of other conditions away from the healthcare system, AI can help identify who will benefit most from proactive intervention and alternative modes of engagement.

Via the new tool, researchers can explore topics such as PPE effectiveness, social distancing efficacy and the transmission environment, among other currently critical pandemic-related topics.

According to researchers, the tool can easily be deployed worldwide to other hospitals, either online or integrated into their own systems.

Personalizing the learning experience through AI-driven algorithms can make a significant impact on injury rates when more ergonomic factors are taken into consideration.