November 11, 2024: Laura O’Toole, CEO at SureTest joins Sarah for the news. They question the real impact of AI on the pace of drug development—could it genuinely reduce the 15 year-long process to bring new treatments to patients? They discuss the role of clinicians in embracing automation, but will traditional mindsets hold back these advances? How can healthcare systems prioritize critical innovations without overwhelming staff with too many solutions? The conversation shifts to the rising complexity of care: with patients living longer but dealing with more chronic conditions, how can healthcare innovate while managing financial strains? 

Key Points:

• 01:05 AI in Drug Development
• 06:59 Patient Safety Innovations
• 12:47 Challenges in Healthcare Complexity
• 15:52 The Role of the CIO

News articles:

• Pharma firms buy into promise of AI shortcut
• How Hospitals Can Make Patients Safer
• Rising Complexity of Hospitalized Patients Challenges Healthcare Systems