Artificial Intelligence and Policy in Healthcare Industry

A healthcare policy of a country enables accessible, equitable and affordable healthcare infrastructure to an individual irrespective of social and economic disparity among the population. In addition, the healthcare policy serves to keep in check the quality and cost-control mechanism of healthcare services in a country. It has other key functions such as promoting awareness about diverse vaccinations programs, health and related awareness campaigns. This has relevance for all the stakeholders in healthcare area. A sound and robust policy relating to healthcare can assist a country in its initiatives at the national and international level. Regulatory and policy considerations help in addressing challenges and the aligning with global healthcare standards. Ethical compliance can help reach a nation to its highest potential for effective delivery of healthcare services. Artificial intelligence has impacted several areas as discussed in the earlier chapters. And will continue to have the potential to transform various sectors of healthcare.