JUSTICE AND PRIVACY IN AI HEALTHCARE

Abstract

Justice lies at the core of ethical AI integration in healthcare, demanding that innovation uphold fairness, equity, and patient rights. This study examines how healthcare organizations can protect patient privacy and promote justice while leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve care. Using a literature review of empirical studies, regulatory frameworks, and ethical analyses, it explores the ethical, legal, and justice-related challenges arising from AI’s reliance on sensitive patient data. The findings reveal significant gaps in current regulations and safeguards, particularly regarding fairness and accountability in AI-driven systems. To address these, the study proposes a holistic framework integrating Privacy by Design (PbD), Ethical AI, and justice-oriented principles. It concludes that a balanced approach is essential to achieving both technological innovation and justice in AI-enabled healthcare.