How AI is Impacting Healthcare and Changing the Medical Field

In this episode of Leadership Exchange, Tracy Lee chats with healthcare IT leader and WIT board member Monique Weeks about how AI is reshaping healthcare—and what that means for patients, professionals, and the future of work.They talk about the fear of AI replacing jobs, the need for human oversight, and how documentation tools can improve the patient experience. Monique also shares why she took a sabbatical, how she's redefining success, and what inspired her upcoming podcast, Unmasked Conversations.

Keypoints from this episode:

- AI is helping reduce administrative overhead in healthcare, allowing professionals to spend more time with patients. Rather than replacing jobs, it's positioned to augment and empower teams.

- Certifications like the free Salesforce AI associate and specialist tracks (available through 2025) are a great way for people to upskill and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market.

- Taking time off, like a sabbatical, can be a powerful way to realign your career with your values. Monique shares how stepping back gave her clarity on what kind of leadership and company culture she wants next.

- Generational conversations in the workplace often overlook that priorities shift with life stages. Instead of categorizing people by age, leaders should focus on meeting their teams where they are in life.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction and Welcome

2:11 Salesforce AI Summit

3:51 AI Adoption in Organizations

8:02 AI Opportunities in Healthcare

14:53 Healthcare Privacy Considerations

17:06 Taking a Sabbatical

21:42 Maintaining Well-being as an Executive

23:54 Evolving Workplace Culture

30:43 Upcoming Podcast: Unmask Conversations

33:19 Closing Information

Follow Monique Weeks on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquecweeks/

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