AI and Healthcare Why AI Won’t Replace Doctors—But Will Change Healthcare—with Mika Newton [Full Podcast]
Apr 2, 2025
Pelu Tran, CEO and founder of Ferrum Health, dives into the revolution of AI in healthcare. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on patient care and clinical workflows, and addresses the fears surrounding job displacement. The conversation highlights the challenges of integrating technology, including costs and data security. Tran emphasizes the importance of balancing automation with human expertise and presents strategies for effective AI onboarding. He envisions a future where innovations can enhance both patient outcomes and medical practices.
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Uncle's Misdiagnosis
- Palu Tran's uncle passed away from late-stage lung cancer missed for five years.
- Tran knew CEOs of companies with AI that could have detected it early.
AI Readiness vs. IT Legacy
- AI tools exist for many conditions and could improve diagnosis and treatment rates.
- Healthcare IT relies on legacy systems, making AI integration costly and complex.
AI Bias vs. Human Bias
- AI models change, exhibit bias, and may underperform on certain populations.
- However, human perception is also biased, and technology offers an orthogonal solution to errors.