AI is particularly effective at the point of care when real-time, standards, and context work together intelligently.
Instructions can be delivered via speech, text, sketches, diagrams, code, standardized FHIR® data, examples, or concepts—alone or in combination. AI agents then take on specific tasks, such as analyzing complex patient data, integrating current research, or generating personalized treatment plans. Rule-based, transparent, and efficient in the background, the agents analyze data, identify correlations, prioritize findings, and derive actionable, traceable recommendations. Results are structured and delivered at the desired level of detail. In distributed clusters, agents share information, complement and monitor each other, and coordinate complex processes.
Rule-based access to deterministic data by AI agents occurs in the appropriate context, for example using MCP (Model Context Protocol).AI agents could play an important role in making medical knowledge and research not only more understandable, but also more accessible – for example, in the context of personal digital health records. They have the potential to support individuals in active health management, accompany prevention and treatment, and provide helpful guidance amid an ever-growing flood of health information.
The healthcare system is facing major challenges – not only due to the increasing volume of information, but also because of workforce shortages and increasingly complex disease patterns. AI agents can help relieve pressure by structuring data, supporting clinical decisions, and enabling more coordinated, efficient, and personalized care.