Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 175: Impact of GenAI in Healthcare
Dec 29, 2023
In this conversation, Harvey Castro, a physician and CCOO at ViTel Health, shares his expertise on AI's transformative role in healthcare. He discusses current applications of AI, ranging from enhancing patient care to addressing nurse shortages. Harvey dives into the future potential of AI-driven tools and the challenges of ensuring data security. He also highlights how large language models can personalize health data and the ethical considerations that come with leveraging AI in medical settings. This engaging dialogue sheds light on how technology is reshaping healthcare.
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Origin Story
- Dr. Castro's journey into AI began when a nurse used a textbook to verify IV medication dosages.
- This sparked his idea for the first IV meds app, leading to a series of 30 apps and his current work in AI.
Epic Integration
- Epic, a major electronic medical records system, is partnering with Microsoft and OpenAI to integrate AI summaries into EMRs.
- This collaboration is a significant milestone and could set a precedent for future AI integration in healthcare.
AR in Healthcare
- The future of healthcare involves augmented reality (AR) tools, like smart glasses, that can overlay medical data during patient interactions.
- Multimodality, using tools like phones and AR glasses, will revolutionize how doctors explain procedures and engage patients.