Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL Google Cloud has unveiled AI-powered search tools designed to assist healthcare professionals in quickly and accurately retrieving clinical information from various medical records.
The technology aims to consolidate data from clinical notes, scanned documents, and electronic health records into a single accessible location, addressing the current challenge of fragmented and complex data storage systems in healthcare, CNBC reports.
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The new search capabilities will likely save significant time and energy for healthcare workers. For example, doctors can easily retrieve a patient's medication history by inputting specific queries, eliminating the need to sift through multiple documents and records.
The tool also aids in applications like billing and identifying suitable candidates for clinical trials.
The technology ensures that the retrieved information is cited and linked to its source, addressing concerns about the accuracy of AI-generated responses.
This mainly benefits healthcare professionals already facing staffing shortages and administrative burdens. A study highlighted that physicians spend additional hours on administrative tasks, contributing to increased burnout rates.
Early access is open to healthcare and life sciences organizations, with ongoing tests involving Mayo Clinic, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Highmark Health.
The technology adheres to HIPAA compliance standards, ensuring data privacy and security, notes CMBC.
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