Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics has been a subject of extensive research and debate. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine AI, “Use of GPT-4 to Diagnose Complex Clinical …
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Decoding GPT-4 Turbo: A Winter Tale of AI Productivity
A recent study has revealed a fascinating aspect of OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo. The study, conducted by LLM enthusiast Rob Lynch, found that GPT-4 Turbo produces shorter responses when it believes the current month is December …
Continue readingNtC 29: Overcoming the Resistance to Change
Warren Buffet, the famous investor, once said, “In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” Mr. Buffet’s success is due to his ability to …
Continue readingBeyond Medicare: The Far-Reaching Consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act on Drug Costs
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 broadly impacts prescription drug prices in the United States and changes state Medicaid and employee health plans. The IRA introduces significant modifications to how Medicare pays for prescription …
Continue readingDon’t Believe Everything You Read
When we look to buy something online, we first scan the reviews to see what others are saying about the product. However, we have learned over the years that some reviews are more valuable than …
Continue readingAI Races Ahead with Government Controls Left in the Dust
Considering the frantic pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development, it is hard to envision the government properly regulating AI to facilitate its benefits while limiting its harm. With AI technology available to any nation-state, no …
Continue readingUnderstanding OpenAI’s Q*: Are Computers Capable of Thought Experiments?
The recent development of OpenAI’s Q* algorithm (Q-Star), as described in Shelly Palmer’s article “Understanding OpenAI’s Rumored Humanity-Ending Algorithm,” presents a groundbreaking advancement in artificial intelligence (AI). While still in the realm of speculation, this …
Continue readingSetting Proper Outcome Metrics Balances Patient Care With Profits
The effort by physicians and pharmacists to unionize to take control of their workplace indicates that company profits take precedence over clinical outcomes and the patient experience. While analytics and its metrics are essential to …
Continue readingNtC 28: How to Get Things Done
In 1997, Clayton Christensen published a book titled The Innovator’s Dilemma in which he introduced the concept of disruptive technologies. He posited that big companies fail because they did not implement new ideas and accompanying …
Continue readingThe Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare: A Call for Vigilance Against Misinformation
Healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency for patient care. However, a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine casts a shadow on this technological marvel, revealing a concerning facet: …
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