Health Data Access Issues Limit AI Development
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Electronic health records (EHRs) are needed to develop AI tools for health, but data flow requires interoperability standards.
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There are gaps in data and IT systems that span healthcare, research, and public health, limiting development of AI.
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Seamless EHR data access is generally only within reach of premier health systems and academic centers.
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Researchers aim to use EHR data for various objectives like clinical care, quality assurance, and regulatory oversight.
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Recent government policies aim to improve interoperability, but further coordination across healthcare is still needed.