Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare in India

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to provide an overview of the issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in the Indian healthcare sector and provide input to policy makers. A qualitative approach has been used in this study to identify government initiatives, opportunities and challenges for applications of AI. , and suggests improvements in policy areas relevant to AI in healthcare. The study helps by providing comprehensive inputs for framing policy on AI in healthcare industry in India. The study also highlights that that if the proper actions are taken to overcome the various challenges associated with applications of AI in healthcare sector in India by the government, then the healthcare sector will immensely benefit. This article has taken an attempt to provide inputs concerning to policy initiatives, challenges and recommendations for improving healthcare system of India using different applications of AI.