How Implicit Bias Affects Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

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How Implicit Bias Affects Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Presented by Dr. Tania M. Martin-Mercado

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 10:00am CT

Dr. Tania M. Martin-Mercado

Clinical Researcher and Digital Advisor

Microsoft

Implicit bias is a natural survival instinct inherent in human beings. However, when implicit bias is not addressed in a healthcare setting, health disparities, gaps in care, and discrimination can occur in clinical settings. Algorithmic bias in healthcare still exists today, and as new technologies and digital innovations are introduced into the care continuum, leaders must acknowledge that many of the foundations the tools are built upon contain damaging bias that negatively impacts patient care. Taking deliberate steps to mitigate these biases can reduce health disparities and allow the promise of artificial intelligence to be fully realized in improving patient outcomes.

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