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Digital Health

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Digital health services encompass a range of technologies designed to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The rise of digital health services and artificial intelligence have the potential to improve access to care, streamline medical processes, and support personalized treatment plans. ASGE is committed to advancing the responsible and beneficial use of AI in GI endoscopy while upholding the highest ethical and safety standards.

Key Issues:

  • Telehealth Flexibility and Equity: Advocate for maximum flexibility in telemedicine and ensure reimbursement for virtual and audio-only consultations at parity with in-person visits.
  • AI Integration and Standards: Promote AI integration in GI care, address liability concerns, and establish clear standards for implementation.
  • Reimbursement for AI Services: Collaborate on the development of reimbursement models that incentivize the adoption of digital health and AI-driven GI services, ensuring they are appropriately valued and accessible.
  • Data Privacy, Security, and Fairness: Ensure AI systems protect patient data and are designed to avoid biases that could lead to unequal treatment outcomes across different populations.
  • Seamless System Integration: Promote the seamless integration of AI with existing healthcare systems to enhance clinical practices and patient care.

ASGE Impact

  • ASGE Letters