Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA, Executive in Residence at General Catalyst
Jul 29, 2025
Dr. Stephen K. Klasko, former CEO of Jefferson Health System and now an Executive in Residence at General Catalyst, provides insights on the future of healthcare. He discusses how AI can enhance medical professions while mitigating workforce shortages among nurses and physicians. Dr. Klasko advocates for innovative strategies to transform access to clinical trials in oncology and emphasizes a shift in medical school admissions towards empathy and communication. He envisions a healthcare system that combines technology with a human-centered approach.
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AI Enhances Not Replaces Care
- AI can enhance healthcare by complementing human providers, not replacing them.
- Companies like Hippocratic AI and AI Doc show AI's role in improving accuracy and efficiency in clinical practice.
Transforming Clinical Trial Access
- Clinical trial access is hindered by fragmented systems and inefficient processes.
- Paradigm is using AI and partnerships to reduce trial enrollment time from months to days, enhancing equity and speed.
Leverage Conversational AI Wisely
- Use conversational AI to mitigate workforce shortages in nursing and mental health.
- Collaborate with organizations like the American Nursing Association to regulate AI's safe use.