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Health UnaBASHEd: Live at HIMSS25 with Author, Keynote Speaker & AI Thought Leader Tom Lawry
Mar 20, 2025
Tom Lawry, author and AI thought leader, joins host Gil Bashe live from HIMSS25 to discuss his new book, "Healthcare Nation." They dive into the pressing need for transformation in the American healthcare system. Lawry emphasizes empowering individuals to advocate for change and highlights the impact of socioeconomic factors on health disparities. The conversation also addresses rising burnout among healthcare professionals and explores how AI can play a role in reimagining and improving healthcare delivery.
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- Tom Lawry emphasizes that AI can enhance healthcare delivery, but cannot fix the fundamental inequities and inefficiencies of the American health system.
- A shift towards a value-based care model is crucial to prioritize preventative health maintenance over the current reactive 'break-fix' approach.
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Rethinking Healthcare Delivery
The discussion emphasizes the need to fundamentally rethink healthcare delivery in America, focusing on the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve systemic issues rather than merely applying technology. Tom Lowry argues that even with the potential benefits of AI, these advancements cannot rectify the deep-seated flaws in the current healthcare system, which include inequities and inefficiencies. He encourages individuals to mobilize and take personal responsibility for pushing for changes, suggesting that waiting for systemic solutions from external sources is inadequate. This shift in mindset is crucial for empowering the public to advocate for a more equitable and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
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