Medical AI devices should be tested in real-world settings, but most in hospitals are not
Articles say medical AI is already in hospitals, but most devices have not been properly tested. Authors call for studies in real clinical settings.
Who is affected and how
- hospital manager
- When procuring, it should ask the manufacturer for validation data from real-world conditions.
- medtech company
- It should collect performance data in clinical settings, including after authorisation.
- health policy
- Post-market evaluation based on real-world use is a regulatory question.
Sources
- AI-powered medical devices must be tested in real-world settingsnature · Sep 29, 2026
- AI-powered medical devices must be tested in real-world settings | Naturenature.com · Sep 29, 2026
- Medical AI is already in hospitals, but most of the devices haven’t been properly testedearth.com · Oct 4, 2026
- Medical AI is already in hospitals, but most of the devices haven’t been properly tested - AOLaol.com · Oct 4, 2026
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