Martin and Dr John Sheehan with Irish Parliamentarians ( TDs ) at the Irish Parliament ( Dail ) following Digital Health Briefing
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Martin ’ s team also advocates for healthcare delivery through smartphones . He explains that they are working to build a health system centred around the mobile phone , which is then supported by IoT devices and AI assistance .
“ The mobile phone is the most important medical device of the 21st century ,” he says . “ AI , coupled with the Internet of Things ( IoT ) and cloud computing , is going to enable us to dramatically transform healthcare . While we can ’ t guarantee outcomes , this technology increases the probability of longer , healthier lives at lower costs .”
He adds : “ AI is improving both productivity and accuracy . Through consistent application of Stay Left , Shift Left-10X , aka Curley ’ s Law , we could potentially add an average of two-and -a-half years of healthy life to everyone ’ s lifespan every five years using Digital and AI technology .
“ AI will become prevalent in healthcare , not only through AI health assistants working with us on advanced diagnostics , but also importantly in driving behavioural change . It has the potential to bring the best knowledge and nudges to the doctor and patient , which offers augmented intelligence .
106 February 2025