Our latest episode is with Dr J Polizzi - a highly experienced and accomplished Family Physician with over 23 years of experience in clinical practice. He has board certification in Clinical Informatics and recent experience as a Chief Health Informatics Officer for a large national health system and is passionate about leveraging data and technology to improve patient outcomes and drive operational efficiencies within healthcare organizations. Additionally, he has completed an Advanced Certification in Artificial Intelligence from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ABAIM).
In the podcast, J discusses the impact of technology on healthcare, particularly the rapid advancement of AI. He highlights the burden of electronic health records (EHRs) and how AI can alleviate some of the operational challenges they present. Dr. Polizzi also explores the adoption of AI solutions in healthcare and the challenges faced by startups in this space. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between healthcare organizations and EHR vendors. Additionally, he discusses the potential of AI in improving patient care, reducing burnout, and leveraging unstructured data.
Takeaways
AI has the potential to alleviate the operational challenges and burden caused by electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare.Collaboration between healthcare organizations and startups is crucial for the successful adoption of AI solutions.AI can improve patient care, reduce burnout, and leverage unstructured data to provide valuable insights.Ethical considerations and safety measures are important in the development and implementation of AI in healthcare.Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:41 The Impact of Technology on Healthcare
03:01 The Burden of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
05:04 Ambient AI Technologies
07:40 Adopting AI Solutions in Healthcare
08:54 Working with Startups in Healthcare
10:26 Challenges of Implementing AI in Healthcare
12:27 Collaboration with EHR Vendors
14:26 Changing Procurement Processes
15:42 Operational Challenges and AI Solutions
19:23 Clinical Applications of AI
21:24 Leveraging Unstructured Data with AI
23:33 Reducing Burnout and Improving Patient Care
26:09 The Potential of AI in Healthcare
28:05 Ethics and Safety in AI Healthcare
28:44 Conclusion