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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and improving operational efficiency. This paper explores the broad opportunities AI presents in healthcare, including advancements in medical imaging, precision medicine, drug discovery, and administrative tasks. It also addresses significant challenges, such as ethical concerns surrounding data privacy, regulatory hurdles, and the need for high-quality interoperable data. Furthermore, workforce adaptation to AI technologies is a critical issue. The paper concludes by discussing future directions, including human-AI collaboration, AI-driven telemedicine for remote care, and the development of ethical AI governance frameworks. These advancements hold the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but realizing their full benefits requires careful navigation of the challenges involved.

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