Artificial intelligence (AI) is powerful—but it's even better with a little human touch. To explain the concept of “Human in the Loop” (HITL) in AI, we turned to David Kerr, Forcura’s former Chief Technology Officer, for a simple and approachable breakdown.
“Human in the loop is a term that's used in artificial intelligence, where a human being will help judge the quality of the output of a large language model, or they will help in the training and the input that goes into training a large language model,” explains David.
What Is "Human in the Loop"?
At its core, Human in the Loop (HITL) means people are actively involved in building, training, and refining AI systems. Rather than letting machines learn entirely on their own, humans guide the process—evaluating responses, correcting errors, and providing real-world examples that improve the model’s accuracy and performance. It’s like giving the AI a helpful nudge in the right direction.
Why Human Oversight Matters in Healthcare AI
AI models are powerful, but they aren’t perfect. Even the most advanced AI models can struggle with complex language, healthcare nuances, or sensitive tasks. Human oversight ensures that the AI’s output is not just technically correct, but also clinically sound, ethical, and trustworthy.
This collaboration between human intelligence and machine learning leads to smarter, safer, and more effective healthcare solutions.
How Forcura Uses HITL
At Forcura, Human in the Loop is central to how we design and develop our healthcare AI solutions. Our teams integrate clinical and operational expertise into the training and validation of tools like Forcura IQ and Referral Summary to ensure they meet the real-world needs of providers.
By doing so, we empower care teams with AI-powered insights they can trust—enhancing care coordination, speeding up decisions, and streamlining healthcare workflows.
Smarter AI Through Human Collaboration
The future of AI in healthcare isn’t about replacing people—it’s about empowering them. With humans in the loop, we’re creating more intelligent, responsible, and reliable AI tools for healthcare professionals.
This post is part of our AI in Healthcare Blog Series.
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