Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain. Checking whether an algorithm has developed the software equivalent of a blown gasket can be complicated — and expensive.
Ah, but you see the AI let us reduce headcount for full time employees. Reducing the budget for full time salaries.
Now we just spend twice as much on contractors and consultants, but that’s a different budget, so it’s not my problem.