Category: Personal Insurance

Self-Diagnosing Through Artificial Intelligence?

Posted on

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is all the rage these days.  It can write your essay, it can create new family recipes, it can even diagnose your illness.

Or can it?  Perhaps a better question may be: Should it?

While AI is not meant to replace professional, human-based health care providers, it has the potential to serve as a good supplementary resource to increase your health literacy and get some answers more quickly.  At the same time, health care providers continue working to find ways to harness the power of AI, instead of relying solely on it.  By seeing AI as a valuable tool – instead of their replacement – health care providers can leverage the enormous pool of information and the deeper ability to analyze and interpret it, to make their jobs even more effective.

Individuals would be wise to see the emergence of AI as a tool, as well, especially when trying to diagnose an illness.  While AI represents great potential, it’s important to understand the limitations and pitfalls inherent in an over-reliance on this digital universe, including accessing false or faulty information, misinterpreting that information, dealing with ethical concerns about privacy, and most concerning, ignoring the advice of trained medical professionals.

Make no mistake, AI looks to be able to offer some attractive advantages, like reduced costs, increased accessibility to information, quicker assessment of a medical situation, greater health literacy, and anonymity.  This tool will most likely have an increasingly prominent role to play in health care moving forward.

But the warning today is for the inexperienced user – the patient – to rely on AI as a single source to figure out what is going on with a personal health concern.  The chances of making an erroneous self-diagnosis can result in letting a legitimate problem fester unnecessarily, handling an issue with the wrong treatment protocols, or even making a serious situation even worse. 

Contact your health care provider for the most accurate and personalized information and guidance.  The Benefits team at Evergreen Insurance can offer information on this and many other benefits-related topics. 

Copyright 2024 Evergreen Insurance

Evergreen Insurance provides these updates for information only, and does not provide legal advice.  To make decisions regarding insurance matters, please consult directly with a licensed insurance professional or firm.

E-Bikes: Toys or Recreational Vehicles?

Posted on

Do you own an e-bike? They are an easy and fast way to get around. Even though you may think of it as a toy, it’s important to consider insurance coverage for it, as you would for any other vehicle. Click on the image to download or print the information sheet.

Homeowners Insurance Basics

Posted on

Did you just buy a house? Congratulations! It’s important to protect your new investment, and a homeowners insurance policy is the number one way to do that. Not sure what a homeowners policy protects? We’ve got you covered! Click on the image to download or print the information sheet.

Spring Flood Safety Tips

Posted on

With heavy spring rains, the risk of flooding is higher this time of year. A flood can be devastating for your home or business, but there are steps you can take before and after the disaster that may minimize the damage. Click on the image to download or print the safety sheet.

Personal Watercraft Coverage

Posted on

Boating season is right around the corner. While you’re shopping for a new boat or jetski, consider purchasing personal watercraft (PWC) coverage, too. It can help protect your wallet in the event of injury or damage involving your watercraft. Click on the image to download or print the information sheet.

7 Common Car Insurance Myths

Posted on

Do you find the options in auto insurance confusing? With so much information available, especially on the internet, it can be difficult to know what the real facts are about auto policy options. Click on the image to download or print the fact sheet to learn the truth behind several common myths.

Reviewing Your Homeowners Policy Limits

Posted on

With the new year upon us, it’s a good time to review your homeowners policy. As home values change frequently, you want to be confident that the coverage you have is enough to cover repairs and rebuilding costs. Click on the image to download or print the information sheet.