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Algorithmic Allocation of Resources in Healthcare for Disabled and Elderly Care Services Allegedly Harming Patients
2021-07-02
A healthcare algorithm designed to equitably distribute caregiving resources drastically cut care hours for the disabled and elderly, leading to significant hardships and harm. Initially developed for fair resource allocation, the system ultimately faced legal challenges for its inability to accurately assess individual needs, resulting in reduced essential care and raising ethical concerns about AI in healthcare decision-making.
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