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How technology giants like Google are impacting healthcare with Michael Howell


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AI is rapidly transforming health care, offering technology companies new possibilities for improving patient outcomes and revolutionizing care delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Howell, Chief Clinical Officer at Google, explores how technology giants like Google are impacting health care, sharing insights on AI advancements and their potential to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Howell believes machine learning breakthroughs, particularly in image recognition, have enabled significant progress in diagnosing conditions like diabetic retinopathy and cancer. He highlights Google's mission to provide better health information while also leveraging AI to support clinicians and enhance care delivery. Dr. Howell also discusses recent innovations, such as pulse detection in wearable devices and large-scale public health campaigns, emphasizing the role of trust and data security in Google's health initiatives.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on how big firms plan to use AI to reshape health care and unlock new opportunities for innovation in patient care!


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