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AI-Powered Wearables Shift Healthcare From Hospitals to Homes

Industry leaders at the CII-AI Impact Summit emphasized that embedded artificial intelligence is fundamentally shifting healthcare delivery from hospitals to homes through smart devices and wearables. This technology enables continuous health monitoring and real-time data, empowering individuals to manage their wellness proactively. While promising a more personalized and inclusive healthcare ecosystem, significant challenges around data privacy, bias, and regulation must be addressed. The success of these AI tools hinges on public trust, requiring clear ethical guidelines and transparent safety measures.

Key Points: AI Moves Healthcare from Hospitals to Homes, Say Leaders

  • Shift from hospital to home care
  • Wearables enable continuous monitoring
  • Focus on data privacy and ethics
  • Building inclusive healthcare systems
  • Empowering proactive personal health management
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Embedded AI to move healthcare from hospitals to homes: Industry leaders

Industry leaders at CII summit highlight how embedded AI in wearables enables proactive, personalized home healthcare, tackling data privacy challenges.

"Embedded AI is transforming healthcare by delivering real-time insights through wearables, smart devices, and remote monitoring systems. - Ananth Subramanian"

New Delhi, February 17

The use of embedded artificial intelligence is shifting the focus of medical care from traditional hospital settings directly into the hands of individuals. During the CII-AI Impact Summit, industry leaders highlighted how smart devices and wearables are creating a more proactive health system by providing continuous monitoring and real-time data.

Ananth Subramanian, CEO of Forecura, stated that technology is fundamentally changing how patients interact with the health system. He noted that embedded AI is transforming healthcare by delivering real-time insights through wearables, smart devices, and remote monitoring systems. This shift allows for a more personalised approach to wellness that does not require a doctor's office for every check-up.

This technological move is intended to give people more control over their own medical data and daily health decisions. Subramanian said that it empowers individuals to manage their health proactively while expanding quality care beyond hospitals into homes and communities. He added that while there are still hurdles to clear regarding data privacy, bias, and regulation, consumer-driven AI has the potential to build a more inclusive and resilient healthcare ecosystem.

Anushka Bhatnagar, Lead of Brand and Communication at Danazir Wealth Management, also described AI as a vital new tool for reform within the sector. She explained that AI is evolving as a new tool to bring a revolution in the health sector. According to Bhatnagar, this evolution will open doors for new opportunities while also presenting specific challenges for the industry to solve.

The success of these digital tools depends heavily on how the public views the safety and ethics of the technology. Bhatnagar mentioned that the future involves exploring the opportunities and challenges of consumer-driven AI in building a more inclusive healthcare system. To ensure people feel comfortable using these tools, she said that care should be taken and rules should be made to maintain the trust issues with the public and industry.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good concept, but data privacy is a huge concern. Who will have access to my heart rate, sleep patterns, and other sensitive data? The government needs to bring strong regulations before this becomes mainstream.
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Ananya R
For a country like India with such a large rural population, this could be revolutionary. Imagine getting preliminary diagnoses in villages without immediate access to a doctor. The potential for good is immense.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the innovation, we must not forget the human touch in medicine. An AI can give data, but it cannot provide the empathy and reassurance a doctor can. This should be an aid, not a replacement.
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Karthik V
The cost factor is key. Most advanced wearables are still imported and expensive. For true 'inclusive' healthcare, we need 'Make in India' initiatives for this tech to bring prices down for the common man.
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Sarah B
Working in tech, I see the potential. But the article rightly points out the bias challenge. If the AI is trained mostly on Western data, will it work accurately for the diverse Indian physiology and lifestyles? That needs addressing.

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