Take Charge of Your Health Today…Artificial Intelligence

This month’s Courier health page highlights the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in the healthcare system, including its potential to produce faster and more accurate diagnoses. Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Urban League, talks about his ideas on the role AI plays in Black communities. Q: Carlos, please comment on the importance of getting better and faster outcomes for Black patients when they go to the doctor — especially considering historical relationships with the healthcare system.& Carlos: There’s a lot of potential for AI to improve healthcare by making diagnoses faster and more accurate. This has the potential to be especially important for Black patients who’ve long faced disparities in treatment and outcomes. Historically, Black communities have dealt with systemic racism in healthcare, leading to mistrust and poorer care. The Urban League recently attended and spoke at the Black Maternal Health Summit at Acrisure Stadium showcasing the history and systemic injustice that has led to Black mothers having one of the highest mortality rates while being pregnant and giving birth.& If AI is done right, we’re hopeful it could help change those rates — and close other gaps in healthcare — by catching diseases earlier...