Racial differences in laboratory testing as a potential mechanism for bias in AI: A matched cohort analysis in emergency department visits.

• Main Authors: Trenton Chang (Author), Mark Nuppnau (Author), Ying He (Author), Keith E Kocher (Author), Thomas S Valley (Author), Michael W Sjoding (Author), Jenna Wiens (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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AI models are often trained using available laboratory test results. Racial differences in laboratory testing may bias AI models for clinical decision support, amplifying existing inequities. This study aims to measure the extent of racial differences in laboratory testing in adult emergency departm...