Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, MD, JD, Healthcare Strategy and Management Professional, Coach, and Writer
Nov 1, 2025
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, MD, JD, is a healthcare strategy and management expert with a rich background in medicine and law. He discusses the transformative power of technology in healthcare, highlighting the shift from automation to augmented intelligence. Dr. Balasubramanian emphasizes the importance of patient empowerment through AI and advocates for training leaders to enhance their capabilities in working with technology. He also shares his thoughts on cultivating energy, kindness, and clarity as essential qualities in effective leadership.
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Career At The Crossroads Of Disciplines
- Dr. Sai summarized his career spanning management consulting, medicine, law, McKinsey, data modernization for Texas, and healthcare tech leadership.
- He focuses on governance, policy, operating frameworks, and coaching leaders to enable responsible innovation.
From Automation To Decision Intelligence
- Healthcare is shifting from automation to augmentation where AI helps human judgment, not just perform tasks.
- This raises questions about ownership, liability, validation, and trust when algorithms influence care.
Rise Of Personalized Agentic Care
- Agents and personalized AI are turning patients into active participants and health co-pilots.
- This shift forces leaders to rethink implementation and care design around empowered patients.