JAMA+ AI Conversations AI in Women's Health
Sep 5, 2025
Linda Moy, inaugural vice chair of AI for NYU's Department of Radiology, dives into the transformative role of AI in women's health. She discusses the promise of AI in enhancing diagnostic accuracy in radiology and improving early cancer detection, particularly in mammography. Moy emphasizes the importance of transparency with patients about AI's role in diagnostics and highlights the need for rigorous testing to ensure equitable healthcare. Additionally, she talks about innovative concepts like 'digital twins' to enhance treatment predictions.
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AI As A Second Reader
- Linda Moy says AI can act as a second reader in imaging to improve radiologist performance and reduce false positives.
- She emphasizes AI's role in translating reports and improving patient communication and outreach.
Personal Motivation To Improve Outreach
- Linda Moy recounts noticing women often delay their own care while caring for family.
- That observation reignited her focus on improving outreach and screening for women.
Human–AI Symbiosis Needed
- Moy says current AI performance is promising but generally not yet superior to radiologists.
- She calls for careful clinical implementation and human-AI symbiosis when applying tools to patients.