Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Innovating Care and Combating Burnout with Dr. Imran Qadeer
Dec 8, 2025
Dr. Imran Qadeer, a hospitalist physician and president of Allegheny General Hospital, shares insights on integrating AI and digital tools to combat clinician burnout and improve patient care. He discusses the importance of workforce development initiatives and highlights successes like reducing agency reliance. Dr. Qadeer emphasizes the role of innovative AI tools, such as Abridge, in easing EHR burdens. He also offers valuable advice for emerging healthcare leaders, focusing on patient-centered care and the significance of technological optimism.
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AI Moving Into Clinical Care
- AI is expanding from admin tasks into clinical decision support and personalized care.
- It can aid diagnosis, dosing, and workflows in complex specialties like transplant and neurosurgery.
Workforce Pressures Drive New Models
- Workforce shortages and burnout are pushing new staffing models and tech solutions.
- Flexible scheduling, advanced practice providers, and virtual teams are part of the response.
Patient Centricity Meets Financial Reality
- Patient centricity now includes partnering across the care journey and addressing social determinants.
- Financial pressures and value-based care heighten the need for efficiency and diversified revenue.