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Over half of NHS trusts already deploying AI
New research from NetApp has found that 52 per cent of NHS trusts are already utilising artificial intelligence technology within their practices.
Based on Freedom of Information data, the report revealed that 20 per cent of NHS trusts are using AI for clinical care, while 16 per cent commented that it is being used for diagnosis purposes. Speech recognition was found to have been used by 28 per cent of trusts, 25 per cent said they were using robotic process automation (RPA), and machine learning by 13 per cent of respondents. Conversely, just five per cent of them are mainly using AI in pharmacy, and three per cent for back-office functions.
Amid concerns over data governance policies for patient data security, 59 per cent of trusts have either planed to review or have already completed a review.
Of those not yet using AI, 16 per cent outlined intentions to roll out AI within the next two years, with three quarters of those having appointed an AI-specific decision maker for their trust.
George Kurian, NetApp‘s chief executive officer, said: “Artificial intelligence has limitless potential in healthcare services and it’s encouraging to see the technology being used in half of NHS trusts. As healthcare moves towards preventative treatment and personalised medicines, artificial intelligence leaders in the NHS have a complex challenge to break through cultural and organisational barriers when it comes to providing healthcare professionals the access to data they require.
“Progress is being made and the further deployment of AI-powered technologies, such as speech recognition and machine learning, will alleviate pressure on staff, accelerate innovation and reduce costs. The world of artificial intelligence starts with data, and we are helping healthcare organisations simplify data services and build their data fabrics.”
*61 trusts responded to the FOI request.
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