Healthcare AI sees rapid investment, evolving regulation, and expanded clinical applications in 2024.
Key Details
- 1The AMA calls for physicians to be involved at every stage of clinical AI's lifecycle, highlighting workforce upskilling.
- 2HCA Healthcare's use of AI for nurse shift handoffs is an example of operational AI in large hospital systems.
- 3The American Psychological Association warns AI chatbots cannot replace human therapists due to safety and efficacy risks.
- 4The Cato Institute raises concerns about over-regulating healthcare AI and advocates for balanced policies.
- 5Healthcare AI startups have raised $10.7B in 2025 so far, up 25% from $8.6B in the previous year (Crunchbase).
- 6Recent radiology-specific news: Clairity, a radiologist-led AI breast imaging vendor, raised $43M; fewer than 30% of FDA-authorized radiology AI devices have undergone clinical testing.
Why It Matters
The rapid investment and shifting regulatory environment stress the importance of clinician engagement and evidence-building in AI adoption. Radiology-specific developments emphasize the critical need for clinical validation and informed policy to ensure safe and effective AI deployment.
Source
AI in Healthcare
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