Article 6Z0P6 First NHS AI-run physio clinic in England halves back-pain waiting list

First NHS AI-run physio clinic in England halves back-pain waiting list

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Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#6Z0P6)

AI platform Flok Health to be rolled out to other NHS trusts but experts warn tech-based care could increase health inequalities

The first NHS AI-run physiotherapy clinic has halved the waiting list for back pain and musculoskeletal services, according to the NHS trust where the pilot has taken place.

More than 2,500 patients living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough were able to access Flok Health, a physiotherapy platform run by AI, over a 12-week period starting in February.

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