The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Reducing Healthcare Disparities

Ngugi Mwaura J.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Healthcare disparities, particularly in vulnerable areas, are important human rights violations that contribute to poor health outcomes and higher healthcare expenses. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides promising solutions for reducing inequities by improving decision-making, disease diagnosis, and access to care. However, if deployed incorrectly, AI has the potential to perpetuate current imbalances. This study investigates the role of AI in addressing healthcare disparities and presents AI applications for closing these gaps, obstacles, ethical concerns, and future potential for using AI to create a more equitable healthcare system. Combining AI with equitable frameworks can encourage inclusion, improve healthcare outcomes, and minimize long-standing healthcare disparities.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Disparities, Health Equity, Marginalized Communities, Health Access.

CITE AS: Ngugi Mwaura J. (2024). The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Reducing Healthcare Disparities. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 4(2):35-38. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJBAS/2024/423538