Ep 30 | AI, Songwriting, and Storytelling | Dr CT Lin | CMIO UCHealth

In this episode, Dr. CT Lin discusses the transformative role of AI in healthcare, the importance of storytelling in medical informatics, and the collaborative efforts to improve patient care through technology. He shares insights from his journey in informatics and highlights the impact of predictive AI and ambient documentation on clinical practice.

Dr. CT Lin’s Background [00:01:16]

* Storytelling Importance: Dr. Lin emphasizes the role of storytelling in healthcare.

* Medical Errors: He discusses the potential for patients to help identify medical errors in their records.

AI in Healthcare [00:02:05]

* AI Applications: Dr. Lin talks about AI’s role in reducing mortality rates at UCHealth.

* Predictive AI: He explains how predictive AI has saved lives by improving response times to patient deterioration.

Journey into Informatics [00:05:02]

* Early Career: Dr. Lin shares his journey from being a “chief complainer” about hospital systems to becoming a leader in informatics.

* Challenges and Changes: He reflects on the rapid changes in healthcare technology and the need for adaptability.

Future of Informatics [00:10:03]

* Short-Term Planning: Dr. Lin discusses the shift from long-term to short-term planning in healthcare due to rapid technological advancements.

* Generative AI: He speculates on the future capabilities of generative AI in healthcare.

Regional Collaboration [00:16:36]

* Rescue Conference: Dr. Lin talks about the upcoming Rescue Conference, aimed at fostering collaboration among healthcare systems.

* Sharing Knowledge: The importance of sharing ideas and innovations to improve healthcare.

Storytelling in Informatics [00:19:28]

* Open Notes: Dr. Lin recounts his 16-year journey to implement Open Notes, emphasizing the power of storytelling in driving change.

* Patient Engagement: He highlights the benefits of transparency and patient involvement in their own care.

AI Use Cases at UCHealth [00:27:34]

* Predictive AI Success: Dr. Lin shares success stories of predictive AI at UCHealth, including significant reductions in sepsis-related mortality.

* Generative AI: He discusses the implementation of generative AI for drafting patient messages and notes, highlighting both successes and challenges.

Risks and Benefits of AI [00:34:13]

* Productive Friction: Dr. Lin talks about the potential loss of critical thinking if AI takes over note-writing.

* Maintaining Quality: He stresses the importance of maintaining the quality and accuracy of medical documentation.

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