Systematic review of cost effectiveness and budget impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Unlocking AI's Economic Potential in Healthcare
This systematic review delves into the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of AI in clinical healthcare across diverse settings, revealing critical insights for sustainable implementation.
Quantifying AI's Value: Key Economic Outcomes
Our analysis of 19 studies across oncology, cardiology, and more, demonstrates AI's capacity to enhance diagnostics, improve patient outcomes, and significantly reduce costs.
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Studies Analyzed
19.5%
Cost Reduction in DR Screening
$23,755
ICER for Breast Cancer Screening
12.4:1
ROI in Medication Management
Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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AI interventions consistently show favorable Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratios (ICERs) and improvements in Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), indicating strong value for money across various clinical applications. Many studies reported ICERs well below accepted thresholds, demonstrating AI's ability to not only improve clinical outcomes but also to do so efficiently.
AI's primary economic benefit often stems from optimizing resource use by reducing unnecessary procedures and streamlining workflows. This leads to substantial cost savings at both the patient and system levels, particularly in high-volume screening programs and medication management.
Despite the promising economic benefits, the integration of AI faces challenges including initial technology acquisition costs, ongoing maintenance, and the need for seamless workflow integration. Indirect costs and equity considerations are often underreported, highlighting areas for more comprehensive future evaluations.
$1107.63
ICER per QALY in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening (Xie et al. & Huang et al.)
AI Integration Process in Healthcare
Data Acquisition & Preprocessing
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Model Training & Validation
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Clinical Integration & Workflow Adaption
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Performance Monitoring & Iteration
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Economic Impact Assessment
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Case Study: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening
An ML-based risk prediction algorithm for AF screening achieved ICERs between £4847 and £5544 per QALY gained, significantly below the NHS threshold of £20,000. This was achieved by effectively reducing the number of screenings required, demonstrating AI's efficiency in targeted interventions.
Outcome: Substantial cost savings and improved health outcomes by preventing strokes through early AF detection.
$149.2M
Annual National Savings from AI-assisted Colonoscopy in Japan (Mori et al.)
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Your AI Implementation Journey
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Discovery & Strategy
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Monitoring & Optimization
Continuously monitor AI performance, track economic outcomes, and optimize models for sustained value.
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