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How AI, blockchain technologies are enhancing patient care?

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Support for AI and blockchain has been rising with increased interest from industry and the Government stakeholders. The ultimate cost-effective goal is to reduce healthcare burdens through decentralized record keeping and automated treatment protocols. It is becoming more plausible to believe that automated technology and machine learning can make accurate judgements in diagnostics and treatment. Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have become important buzzwords in different sectors i.e finance and technology. However, there is no reason to believe that these cutting-edge technologies will not eventually make its way into healthcare.  If we look closely at the healthcare environment, it’s possible that AI and blockchain technology are already being implemented. While many physicians are wary of this technology, there are many more who are unaware that this technology exists in the first place. Out of almost 2,000 physicians, including those in the US