NIH-funded study shows real-world benefits of automated addiction screening in hospitals
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that a clinical trial found that an artificial intelligence (AI) screening tool is as effective as traditional provider-initiated care in identifying adults hospitalized with opioid use disorder and prompting specialist consultations. Developed by academic researchers, the AI tool analyzed electronic health records in real time to flag potential…
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https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/2025/04/15/nih-reports-ai-tool-reduces-hospital-readmissions-and-costs-for-opioid-use/