The Ministry of Health's New Inspection System Sparks Controversy
The artificial intelligence-supported inspection mechanism implemented by the Ministry of Health is causing professional pressure and anxiety among physicians and pharmacists.
The Risk-Based Inspection System established within the Ministry of Health Inspection Board aims to prevent irregularities using data mining and artificial intelligence methods, while drawing the reaction of health professional organizations.
Establishment and Purpose of the System
The Risk-Based Inspection System, put into effect within the Ministry of Health Inspection Board, was prepared to detect situations carrying the risk of corruption, irregularity, or waste in the delivery of health services.
Monitoring Activities with Artificial Intelligence
It is stated that many processes, from prescriptions written by physicians to patients' pharmacy preferences, are monitored with artificial intelligence support.
Reactions of Professional Organizations
The Ankara Medical Chamber and various health professional organizations state that questioning physicians' decisions through data mining is contrary to the spirit of the profession and creates pressure.
Costs and Inspection Focuses
It is emphasized that the costs in Public Private Partnership projects of city hospitals and the issues reflected in the Court of Accounts reports should also be among the inspection focuses.