Pabitra Kumar Bebartta

Problem Statement The Diagnostic Dilemma in Healthcare ● Challenge: Current medical diagnostic processes suffer from a substantial error rate, leading to misdiagnoses and suboptimal patient outcomes. ● Stats: According to a study by Johns Hopkins Medicine1, diagnostic errors contribute to around 10% of patient deaths in the U.S. annually. The Time Factor: Delays in Diagnosis ● Challenge: Traditional diagnostic methods are time-consuming, causing delays in initiating crucial treatments. ● Stats: The National Academy of Medicine2 highlights that it takes an average of 17 years for a medical discovery to be fully integrated into clinical practice. Inaccurate Diagnoses: Hidden Costs ● Challenge: Misdiagnoses result in prolonged treatments, increased healthcare expenses, and avoidable hospitalizations. ● Stats: A report by BMJ Quality & Safety3 estimates that diagnostic errors cost the U.S. healthcare system over $700 billion annually