Inaccuracy and inconsistency still plagues healthcare Big Data, says one data expert, not to mention that sometimes the data being analyzed aren’t even the right kind of information.

In addition to delineating the role of the AI system, doctors can address patients’ fears or overconfidence by describing the risks and potential novel benefits of AI systems.

AI will have widespread impact, HIMSS19 attendees predicted, particularly by influencing clinical decision-making, while telehealth and devices that facilitate the transition to home-based care will change the dynamics of healthcare delivery.

British researchers say other forms of AI are poised to make a dramatic impact throughout the NHS, as well, including AI that diagnoses skin cancer from pictures of moles and eye disorders from retinal scans.

By identifying at-risk patients and informing care, Alabama’s Southeast Health Medical Center is making the case for the potential impact of AI on reducing hospital-acquired infections like sepsis.

While there's a real opportunity for AI to continue to improve the healthcare experience, experts note there’s also a need to protect what needs to be human, while only automating those things that don't need the human touch.

Studies show how AI can facilitate data breaches at the same time as the costs of data breaches continue to mount for healthcare institutions.

While some pharma giants may be moving slowly toward the use of AI, say stakeholders, many start-ups are using artificial intelligence techniques to accelerate other aspects of drug discovery.

While some stakeholders fear AI may exacerbate existing disparities in medicine and healthcare, others say the exact opposite outcome is far more likely.