npj Digital Medicine (Aug 2022)

Leveraging reimbursement strategies to guide value-based adoption and utilization of medical AI

  • Kaushik P. Venkatesh,
  • Marium M. Raza,
  • James A. Diao,
  • Joseph C. Kvedar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-022-00662-1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 3

Abstract

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Abstract With the increasing number of FDA-approved artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the financing of these technologies has become a primary gatekeeper to mass clinical adoption. Reimbursement models adapted for current payment schemes, including per-use rates, are feasible for early AI products. Alternative and complementary models may offer future payment options for value-based AI. A successful reimbursement strategy will align interests across stakeholders to guide value-based and cost-effective improvements to care.