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The use of artificial intelligence in hospitals in the United States is wide ranging, with roughly two thirds of U.S. hospitals using these predictive algorithms. But only about 60% are testing these algorithms for accuracy, and less than half are testing them for bias. So, The Checkup’s question is: How can hospitals’ use of AI affect patients?
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In each installment of The Checkup, the health reporting team at Side Effects Public Media explores a single question sparked by a recent news story, or maybe by one of our listeners. You can find every episode online, on the radio, or hear us on the WFYI News Now podcast.
Sickle cell disease is the nation’s most common genetic disorder, but is often overlooked when it comes to resources. Sickle cell researchers, physicians and patients believe these disparities exist – and persist – because of systemic racism. This reporting is supported by a grant from the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2022 Impact Fund for Reporting on Health Equity and Health Systems.