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AI as the Healthcare Workforce Multiplier | Brian Kalis (Health Strategy Lead at Accenture)

Nov 19, 2024

Brian Kalis, the Health Strategy Lead at Accenture with over 20 years in healthcare digital transformation, explores the transformative role of AI in healthcare. He delves into how AI is set to enhance efficiency and tackle industry challenges, especially post-COVID. The conversation highlights crucial strategies for governance in generative AI and the importance of a product-oriented mindset for successful adoption. Kalis emphasizes the need for cross-functional collaboration and leadership involvement to navigate the complex landscape of AI integration in healthcare.

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Quick takeaways

AI has the potential to automate or enhance over 40% of jobs in healthcare, significantly transforming delivery and efficiency.

Responsible AI governance and building trust among stakeholders are essential for successful AI adoption and integration into healthcare organizations.

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Automation Potential in Healthcare

The podcast highlights the potential to automate or augment over 40% of healthcare jobs, both clinical and non-clinical, through advancements in artificial intelligence. This capability can transform various aspects of healthcare delivery, improving efficiency and overcoming workforce challenges. As generative AI technologies emerge, organizations are encouraged to explore how AI can be implemented to reinvent their operations. The emphasis is placed on building trust among stakeholders by ensuring responsible AI use while adopting these transformative technologies.

Intro

2min

Transforming Healthcare with AI

20min

Navigating Governance and Compliance in Generative AI

2min

Strategic Approaches to Implementing Generative AI in Organizations

2min

Navigating Human-Centric Challenges in AI Adoption for Healthcare

2min

Integrating AI in Healthcare: Strategies and Challenges

20min

Empowering the Workforce Through AI and Digital Fluency

2min

In this episode of Building With AI, host Haroon Choudery sits down with Brian Kalis, the Health Strategy Lead at Accenture. With over two decades of experience helping leading healthcare organizations navigate digital transformation, Brian brings valuable perspective from his work at one of the world's largest consulting firms.

During the conversation, he discusses:

The evolution of AI in healthcare over the past two decades
How health organizations are approaching enterprise-wide AI adoption
Practical approaches to responsible AI governance
The future of human-AI collaboration in healthcare
And much more!

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[00:34] Episode Introduction

[01:30] Autoblocks: AI Optimization Platform

[02:17] Brian’s Background and Early Career

[03:19] Evolution of AI and Healthcare

[05:36] Generative AI: Changing the Game

[08:06] AI Adoption: Challenges & Opportunities

[19:02] Plan, Build, Run: Accenture’s Approach to AI Engagement

[22:59] Governance and Responsible AI in Practice

[28:22] Key Principles for Working with AI by Ethan Mollick

[30:11] Current AI Familiarity and Adoption Rates

[33:23] Future of AI in Healthcare Workflows

[36:25] 5 Key Imperatives for Healthcare Organizations

[41:53] Overcoming reluctance in AI adoption

[46:05] Why Responsible AI Matters

[47:43] Accenture’s Internal AI Training Initiatives

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Building with AI is a weekly podcast featuring conversations with top AI product builders and leaders. Through thoughtful dialogue, host Haroon Choudery (Co-Founder and CEO of Autoblocks AI) uncovers tactical insights that help listeners build & scale world-class AI products.

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