An artificial intelligence (AI) screening tool identified patients at risk for opioid use disorder and helped reduce readmission to hospitals.
  • An artificial intelligence (AI) screening tool identified patients at risk for opioid use disorder and helped reduce readmission to hospitals.
  • The findings hint that AI screening could be a cost-effective way to recognize at-risk patients and increase their access to addiction treatment.
  • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    7 days 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.