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Five steps for the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven healthcare delivery for remote and indigenous populations in Canada.

Amal Khan, Sandro Galea, Ivar Mendez

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Amal KhanDepartment of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8615-4024
Sandro GaleaMargaret C. Ryan Dean of the School of Public Health, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA.
Ivar MendezRemote Medicine and Robotics, Virtual Health Hub, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare delivery offers transformative potential, especially for remote and underserved populations. In rural and remote regions like northern Saskatchewan, Canada, where Indigenous communities face elevated rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and limited access to healthcare, AI-driven virtual care can bridge critical gaps. However, a universal approach falls short of addressing the unique needs of diverse populations. This communication outlines a five-step framework to guide AI-facilitated healthcare delivery tailored to community-specific demographics and clinical priorities. Steps include building comprehensive community profiles, assessing digital readiness, prioritizing healthcare needs, deploying culturally sensitive virtual care programs, and evaluating outcomes with

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AI and healthcareAI-driven healthcaredigital healthhealthcare delivery of diverse populationsindigenous populationsrural communitiesvirtual care

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PMID40290270
PMCPMC12033449

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