专家：医疗健康和人工智能结合会带来新变革

Core Insights - The global trend of rising healthcare costs is evident, with a significant increase in spending on healthcare services as economies grow and incomes rise [1][2] - The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is expected to bring transformative changes, potentially alleviating the burden of rising medical expenses [1][2] Healthcare Spending Trends - In the United States, healthcare spending has grown at an average rate of 7.4% from 1980 to 2022, outpacing the GDP growth rate of 5.4%, leading to the highest healthcare expenditure as a percentage of GDP globally [1] - The nominal price index for medical surgical services has increased by an average of 6.5% annually, while inpatient service prices have risen by 8.4% from 1948 to 2022 [1] Labor Intensity and Cost Drivers - Healthcare services are highly labor-intensive, making it challenging to significantly enhance productivity through standardization or automation, resulting in continuous price increases [2] - Rising labor costs contribute to the ongoing escalation of healthcare service prices [2] Role of Artificial Intelligence - AI has the potential to improve healthcare service efficiency by reducing costs associated with information searching and decision-making [2][3] - A study indicates that AI applications could save 5%-10% of total healthcare costs in the U.S. over the next five years, assuming no advancements in AI technology [2] AI Applications in Healthcare - At the hospital level, AI can enhance clinical operational efficiency, optimize surgical team configurations, and improve patient management [2][3] - For physicians, AI can improve clinical capabilities and streamline patient management processes, enhancing diagnostic and treatment efficiency [3] - In health management, AI can facilitate personalized healthcare strategies and improve insurance claim processing efficiency [3]