NarxCare’s Risk Score Model Allegedly Lacked Validation and Trained on Data with High Risk of Bias

July 1, 2020

The NarxCare overdose risk algorithm, yet to undergo peer-review validation, raises concerns due to its use of sensitive data like doctor visits, prescriptions, and possibly genetic information. This could lead to significant biases against women and Black patients.

Factors such as sexual abuse and criminal records may further exacerbate stigmas and disparities, potentially leading to unjust denial of pain medication. The newly approved AvertD genetic test shares similar issues, adding complexity and potential harm to medical treatment decisions. This incident underscores the need for safe and secure AI practices, and serves as a call-to-action for those interested in shaping the future with Project Cerebellum. Join us and learn how you can Govern, Map, Measure, or Manage such incidents through the HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM.
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Alleged deployer
appriss, narxcare, avertd
Alleged developer
appriss
Alleged harmed parties
american-physicians, american-pharmacists, american-patients-of-minority-groups, american-patients

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