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Taiwan's Premier Inaugurates AI Smart Health Exhibition, Pledges Expansion of Electronic Medical Records

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The "Greater Southern AI Smart Health Exhibition" has opened in Taiwan, showcasing AI applications in healthcare.
  • Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized the government's plan to implement electronic medical records from major medical centers down to local clinics by 2028.
  • The exhibition highlights Taiwan's push for AI integration in healthcare to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and address healthcare worker shortages.

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai inaugurated the "Greater Southern AI Smart Health Exhibition," a significant event demonstrating the island's advancements in artificial intelligence for the healthcare sector. The exhibition, held at the Great Southern International Exhibition Center, brings together industry, government, academia, and research institutions to present over a hundred AI-driven health applications.

During the opening, Premier Cho reiterated the government's commitment to digitalizing healthcare records. The plan is to complete the system setup in medical centers this year, expand to regional and district hospitals next year, and fully implement electronic medical records in grassroots clinics and health centers by 2028. This initiative aims to reduce redundant testing costs and alleviate the burden on healthcare professionals, addressing the critical shortage of medical staff.

AI will be the 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber' of the future.

— Mayor Huang Wei-cheMayor Huang Wei-che of Tainan emphasized the transformative power of AI in healthcare, comparing it to legendary weapons.

The exhibition, themed "Symbiosis, Integration, Common Good," features five major zones: "Smart Livable Homes," "Tech New Villages," "Cloud Clinic Gardens," "Industry Empowerment Ports," and "Health New Markets." These areas showcase AI applications in smart care, rehabilitation, health monitoring, home-based medical services, and digital health. Premier Cho highlighted that AI is crucial for Taiwan's response to an aging society, assisting frontline workers, enhancing efficiency, and improving the quality of care.

Furthermore, the Premier emphasized the "Greater Southern New Silicon Valley" initiative, part of the "Balanced Taiwan" policy, which aims to decentralize technological and industrial development. The goal is to ensure AI benefits all sectors and regions, fostering digital transformation and economic growth across the nation. The government is also prioritizing the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, with a proposed 8-year, 100 billion NTD plan to support their growth and protect workers' rights.

The ultimate goal of the AI New Ten Major Constructions is to make Taiwan a smart living circle for all citizens, where everyone can experience comprehensive AI services in public and private sectors, sharing the fruits of technological progress and economic development.

— Premier Cho Jung-taiPremier Cho Jung-tai outlined the overarching vision for AI integration in Taiwan.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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