The Future of Healthcare: AI and Public Health
The Future of Healthcare: AI, Public Health and the Digital Revolution
A new paper by Omid Panahi, published in Medi Clin Case Rep J (2025; 3(1):763-766), explores how the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI), public health, and the digital revolution is reshaping the future of healthcare — moving it towards a more proactive, personalized, and equitable system.
The article outlines several transformative trends:
AI’s Role: From disease surveillance and predictive analytics to personalized medicine tailored to genetic and lifestyle factors, AI is enhancing diagnostic accuracy and enabling proactive health promotion.
Digital Revolution Impact: Telehealth and mobile health (mHealth) are breaking geographical barriers, democratizing access to care, and empowering individuals to manage their own health.
Challenges Ahead: Key issues include data privacy, algorithmic bias, interoperability gaps, and the need for new ethical and regulatory frameworks. The paper stresses that healthcare professionals must be trained to adopt these technologies effectively.
Future Directions: Advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, real-time public health monitoring, equitable digital health systems, and secure, interoperable infrastructures are all critical areas for continued research and development.
Panahi emphasizes that harnessing the combined power of AI and digital tools can transform healthcare delivery — improving outcomes, strengthening public health systems, and ensuring more inclusive access to medical innovations.