{"id":206529,"date":"2024-11-18T11:16:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T21:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=206529"},"modified":"2024-11-18T11:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T21:16:57","slug":"ai-for-equitable-healthcare-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/11\/18\/ai-for-equitable-healthcare-access\/","title":{"rendered":"$500K to broaden AI<\/abbr> program for equitable healthcare access"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa\u2019s John A. Burns School of Medicine<\/a> (JABSOM<\/abbr>) has received $500,000 from the National Institutes of Health to support ethical AI<\/abbr> development in public health and to reduce healthcare disparities, especially in underserved communities.<\/p>\n

Led by Alex Stokes, the ARCH<\/abbr> Collaborative (AI<\/abbr> Resource Concierge for Healthcare) at JABSOM<\/abbr> builds on Phase I<\/abbr>\u2019s success, which piloted AI<\/abbr> tools for healthcare equity in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and the Pacific Islands. With Phase II<\/abbr> funding from NIH<\/abbr>\u2019s AIM AHEAD<\/abbr> program<\/a> (Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity), the program will expand its online platform that provides specialized AI<\/abbr> resources to help healthcare providers, researchers and community organizations overcome barriers to adopting AI<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n

Related UH<\/abbr> News<\/em> story: UH<\/abbr> to use AI<\/abbr> to advance health equity with $500K grant, November 9, 2023<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

“The ARCH<\/abbr> Collaborative is dedicated to helping communities harness the power of AI<\/abbr> to improve health,” Stokes said. “With Phase II<\/abbr> funding, we can extend our tailored support to national stakeholders, deepening our commitment to advancing healthcare ethically and equitably through AI<\/abbr>.”<\/p>\n

The funding reinforces JABSOM<\/abbr>\u2019s commitment to health equity and positions the ARCH<\/abbr> Collaborative as a critical player in AIM<\/abbr> AHEAD<\/abbr>\u2019s national efforts to make AI<\/abbr> accessible for equitable healthcare across the U.S.<\/abbr><\/p>\n

“Receiving Phase II<\/abbr> funding underscores our institution\u2019s dedication to innovation and equity in healthcare,” said JABSOM<\/abbr> Dean Sam Shomaker. “The ARCH<\/abbr> Collaborative\u2019s pioneering efforts will provide vital resources for all Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> communities, ensuring that AI<\/abbr> advancements are accessible and transformative.”<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> President David Lassner highlighted the broader impact of the funding. “Being awarded this competitive NIH funding for AIM<\/abbr> AHEAD<\/abbr> signifies another important step forward for our university, fusing state-of-the-art technology with our unique healthcare imperatives,” Lassner said. “We remain committed to enhancing health outcomes for our highly diverse population, with a special focus on underserved areas.”<\/p>\n

In collaboration with Chaminade University and other community organizations, the ARCH<\/abbr> Collaborative will expand its AI<\/abbr>\/ML<\/abbr> concierge model to support AIM<\/abbr> AHEAD<\/abbr> stakeholders with new research tools and resources. This initiative aligns with President Joe Biden\u2019s recent executive order promoting ethical AI<\/abbr> use in public health.<\/p>\n

Read more at JABSOM<\/abbr><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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