I noted on 2019‑12‑11 that only about 10 % of the world’s population have access to good healthcare services, while roughly 50 % lack essential health services. Even developed nations face strained systems with rising costs and long wait times, and training enough physicians quickly is impractical. I therefore prioritize AI/ML solutions—especially deep‑learning models that can read X‑rays—as a potential “big impact” avenue to mitigate the global provider shortage.
Only about 10 % of the world’s population have access to good healthcare services.
Roughly 50 % of the world’s population do not have access to essential health services.
Training enough physicians and care providers quickly is impractical, if not impossible.
Machine learning, AI, and deep learning have the capability to read X‑rays and are touted as having the potential to create a big impact and overcome the provider shortage.
My strategic decision was to prioritize AI/ML‑driven healthcare delivery because scaling the human workforce seemed infeasible; I view technology as the lever for large‑scale impact.
I describe telemedicine as the #pandemic driven boon in disguise for #Healthcare AI.
- Industry players I mention: Babylon Health, Olive, K Health, BenevolentAI, Huma, Caresyntax, Ada Health, Concerto.