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Can AI in Health Care Be Truly Inclusive?

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  • Beth Rush

  • June 22, 2026

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    AI in healthcare may exacerbate existing disparities unless equity, diversity, and inclusion are integrated throughout the AI life cycle.

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    The EDAI framework offers guidance to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion at micro, meso, and macro levels in health care.

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    Populations facing barriers to care are often underrepresented in AI training datasets, leading to their invisibility in health algorithms.

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    Equity considerations are frequently deprioritized in AI development, often viewed as optional rather than essential for safe AI implementation.

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    Implementation challenges in AI systems can widen gaps in care access, particularly for frontline workers with minimal training or support.

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Can AI in Health Care Be Truly Inclusive?

  • by Beth Rush

  • June 22, 2026

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