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

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