New Zealand to deploy AI as second reader for breast cancer scans from early 2025
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Summary
The New Zealand government announced that AI will be used as a second set of eyes for reading breast cancer scans starting early next year. Health Minister Simeon Brown emphasized that AI will support, not replace, skilled clinicians. The government had previously issued a request for information on the topic, with the tender closing on March 4. International studies have shown higher detection rates with AI-assisted screening. Patient data privacy is a key concern as Health NZ works through the procurement process for the AI tool.
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Patient data privacy was 'critically important' as Health NZ worked through the procurement process for an AI tool
The government says artificial intelligence will be used as a second set of eyes reading breast cancer scans from early next year
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