Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently one of the most talked-about technologies in the field of healthcare IT. Many health systems have already started implementing AI systems, even if it’s just in pilot projects. However, we are still in the early stages of AI development and its potential in healthcare.
Tom Kiesau, the chief innovation officer and leader of digital and technology transformation at Chartis, a well-known healthcare consulting firm, envisions a future where AI plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by the aging population and the increasing financial burdens on the healthcare system. He emphasizes the importance of both clinical AI and operational AI, as well as the need for evolving AI operating models and governance to fully leverage the capabilities of AI.
In this week’s HIMSSCast, Kiesau shares his vision for the future of AI in healthcare and explains why it is essential for the industry’s advancement.
Key points discussed in the podcast include:
– The potential of AI to drive fundamental transformation in healthcare by addressing the aging population and financial pressures.
– The role of AI in bending the healthcare cost curve.
– The importance of advancing both clinical AI and operational AI to realize the full potential of AI in healthcare.
– The need for health systems to develop and evolve their AI operating models and governance to effectively utilize AI within the legal and ethical framework.
– The increasing adoption of AI initiatives by health systems by 2024.
– The necessity for new approaches to healthcare delivery due to the evolving capabilities of AI.
The episode also highlights recent advancements in AI technology, such as the creation of an AI algorithm by the Mount Sinai team to detect sleep disorders and the use of AI by SimonMed Imaging to improve full-body MRIs.
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Overall, AI holds great promise for transforming healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes. As the technology continues to evolve, it is crucial for health systems to adapt and embrace AI to meet the challenges of the future.
