Comment on AI may aid screening for opioid use disorder
sbv@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
It looks like an offline tool that reviews existing medical records to find indicators of addiction:
Overall, the AI screener was as effective as provider-only assessments in leading to addiction specialist consultations. However, those who received AI screening were 47% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after initial discharge.
The team calculated that each readmission avoided saved about $6,800 in health care costs during the study period. The findings suggest that investment in AI could help to increase access to addiction treatment, improve efficiencies, and save costs.