Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the health protection scheme in India

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to highlight the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry through the Ayushman Bharat health protection scheme by analyzing various technologies being integrated to improve the customer service and experiences in India. The key focus lies on the understanding of the influence of AI in the healthcare system services, the clinical treatment, and the facilities to progress with accurate and precise health screening in India. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic study on the emerging technologies of AI and the applications in the healthcare sector is presented in the form of a viewpoint. Findings – AI certainly enhances experiential services; however, it cannot surpass the human touch which is an essential determinant of experiential healthcare services. AI acts as an effective complementary dimension to the future of healthcare. Originality/value – This viewpoint discusses the applications and role of AI with the help of relevant examples. It highlights the different technologies being applied and how they will be used in the future focusing upon the Ayushman Bharat health protection scheme in India.

Keywords

• healthcare
• health protection scheme
• technological change
• artificial intelligence
• india