Health systems are joining forces with university health technology experts to tackle a major hurdle in the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence tools in healthcare: bias, Politico reported Aug. 19.
The initiative, called VALID AI, unites health systems and research institutions to set industry standards for advanced AI. This collaboration focuses on developing tools that gather comprehensive data on patients' "social vital signs," such as socioeconomic status and access to care.
With over 50 members, including New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian, New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, and Boston Children's Hospital, VALID AI is working with organizations to train algorithms to detect and mitigate bias, ultimately improving patient outcomes.