AI healthcare implementation costs in 2025 include:
Diagnostic algorithms: $100K-$300K
Predictive readmission models: $75K-$200K
Natural language processing (clinical notes): $60K-$150K
Cost optimization strategies:
Use pre-trained models (reduce costs by 40%)
Federated learning architecture (saves $25K-$50K on data aggregation)
Cloud-based AI services (AWS HealthLake: $8K-$15K/month)
Budget for ongoing model retraining (15-20% of initial cost annually).