{"id":58282,"date":"2023-02-22T17:15:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T22:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psi.org\/?p=58282"},"modified":"2024-07-22T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:13:09","slug":"for-better-health-outcomes-weve-combined-babylons-ai-symptom-checker-with-our-health-provider-locator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psi.org\/pt\/2023\/02\/for-better-health-outcomes-weve-combined-babylons-ai-symptom-checker-with-our-health-provider-locator\/","title":{"rendered":"For Better Health Outcomes, Combine an AI Symptom Checker with a Health Provider Locator"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Population Services International (PSI) partnered with Babylon to launch “AI OI” digital health platform in Vietnam.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The following reflects an updated version of a Oct. 20, 2022 <\/em>press release<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In low-income communities around the world, taking time to visit a medical facility means out-of-pocket expenses as well as loss of income that create financial barriers to care. Population Services International (PSI) research shows most low-income people put off going to a health facility due to the amount of time needed off work, the resulting loss of income, and high out-of-pocket fees that often don\u2019t match their health issues. In addition, women often experience stigma from health providers on sensitive health topics such as menstruation and sexual and reproductive health.<\/p>\n

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These consumers have a right to private, stigma-free environments to choose quality, trusted, and affordable care.<\/p>\n

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AI OI responds.<\/p>\n

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In late 2022, PSI and Babylon launched AI OI, a new digital health service focused on supporting people in low-income communities to make informed decisions about their health and efficiently navigate the healthcare system. Piloted in Vietnam, AI OI combines Babylon\u2019s AI Symptom Checker with PSI\u2019s Health Provider Locator tool.<\/p>\n

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The new service provides users with more control over their access to healthcare, triages users to the appropriate level of care and signposts to high-quality providers in their local area. The free 24\/7 service saves people time and subsequent loss of income from taking time off work and from having to pay unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses.<\/p>\n

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As the data shows, the solution works.<\/p>\n

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From November 2022 through mid-February 2023, PSI and Babylon have:<\/p>\n