Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in Canada
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare delivery offers transformative potential, especially for remote and underserved populations. In rural and remote regions like northern Saskatchewan, Canada, where Indigenous communities face elevated rates of chronic conditions such as...
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| description | The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare delivery offers transformative potential, especially for remote and underserved populations. In rural and remote regions like northern Saskatchewan, Canada, where Indigenous communities face elevated rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and limited access to healthcare, AI-driven virtual care can bridge critical gaps. However, a universal approach falls short of addressing the unique needs of diverse populations. This communication outlines a five-step framework to guide AI-facilitated healthcare delivery tailored to community-specific demographics and clinical priorities. Steps include building comprehensive community profiles, assessing digital readiness, prioritizing healthcare needs, deploying culturally sensitive virtual care programs, and evaluating outcomes with AI-powered analytics . By leveraging AI in a systematic and inclusive manner, this approach addresses social determinants of health, improves equity, and enhances healthcare quality, offering a scalable model to improve health outcomes in geographically and demographically diverse settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dd6f48850f70436f93b5e69879902e132025-08-20T02:55:49ZengSAGE PublishingDigital Health2055-20762025-04-011110.1177/20552076251334422Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in CanadaAmal Khan0Sandro Galea1Ivar Mendez2 Remote Medicine and Robotics, Virtual Health Hub, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Margaret C. Ryan Dean of the School of Public Health, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, CanadaThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare delivery offers transformative potential, especially for remote and underserved populations. In rural and remote regions like northern Saskatchewan, Canada, where Indigenous communities face elevated rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and limited access to healthcare, AI-driven virtual care can bridge critical gaps. However, a universal approach falls short of addressing the unique needs of diverse populations. This communication outlines a five-step framework to guide AI-facilitated healthcare delivery tailored to community-specific demographics and clinical priorities. Steps include building comprehensive community profiles, assessing digital readiness, prioritizing healthcare needs, deploying culturally sensitive virtual care programs, and evaluating outcomes with AI-powered analytics . By leveraging AI in a systematic and inclusive manner, this approach addresses social determinants of health, improves equity, and enhances healthcare quality, offering a scalable model to improve health outcomes in geographically and demographically diverse settings.https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251334422 |
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| title | Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in Canada |
| title_full | Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in Canada |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in Canada |
| title_short | Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in Canada |
| title_sort | five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in canada |
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