In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we speak with Karen Johnson, Vice President of Practice Advancement at AAFP, and Drs. Brent Sugimoto and Jennifer Pena. The discussion focuses on the integration of AI in primary care, addressing AI's potential to alleviate administrative burdens, enhance patient care, and improve clinician workflows. The guests share personal experiences, challenges, and the future outlook for AI in health care, emphasizing the need for clinician involvement in AI development and the importance of building trust and transparency between technology developers and healthcare professionals.

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00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine

00:11 Meet the Experts

01:35 Choosing Primary Care: Personal Stories

03:38 The Role of AI in Primary Care

05:35 Real-World AI Applications in Healthcare

11:13 Challenges and Barriers in AI Implementation

14:19 Building Bridges: Collaboration Between Clinicians and AI Developers

18:36 Future Directions and Stakeholder Actions

23:24 Conclusion and Resources

Additional Resources

https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/managing-your-practice/artificial-intelligence.html

https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/practice-management/ai-in-family-medicine-transforming-your-practice.html

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