Cheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM

Cheng-Kai Kao, MD, is a practicing hospitalist and the Chief Medical Information Officer at UChicago Medicine, specializing in EHR optimization and clinical AI. He dives into the transformative role of technology in enhancing patient care and workflow efficiency. Kao emphasizes the importance of AI governance to ensure responsible implementation. He shares insights on virtual care design that focuses on minimizing patient burden and calls for policies to keep pace with tech advancements. His vision for the future highlights human-centered approaches that engage both clinicians and patients.