As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves from a futuristic vision to a tangible reality, we must prioritize patient outcomes in developing AI-driven care tools. A recent article in JAMA underscores this view by exploring how …
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NtC 34: Become a Change Manager
Transforming healthcare requires effective change managers. While each organization is unique and filled with its policies, procedures, and politics, effecting change lies in leveraging our knowledge, insights, and decision-making skills. I put together a few …
Continue readingNavigating Risk: Standards Required for AI-Generated Clinical Summaries
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating clinical summaries has presented unparalleled opportunities and significant challenges. We must navigate these waters with caution and foresight as we stand on the cusp of integrating these …
Continue readingLegal Liability of Healthcare AI: How Do We Protect Patients?
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare heralds a new era in medical innovation. While AI offers groundbreaking potential in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, it simultaneously introduces a complex array of legal and ethical …
Continue readingDual Edges of Healthcare AI: Innovation vs. Patient Safety
As artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery accelerates, the imperative to prioritize patient safety cannot be overstated. Integrating AI into clinical settings presents a revolutionary opportunity to enhance the quality of care, patient safety, and …
Continue readingNtC 33: Remove the Kinks in the Hose
We can all agree that there is much that we can do to improve healthcare quality, safety, and access to care while better managing its cost. Achieving these goals requires transforming what we do and …
Continue readingDollars and Drugs: The Battle over Drug Costs and Care Equity
The United States healthcare system is a complex interplay of providers, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies, each navigating a landscape where the cost of care and medications significantly surpasses that of other countries. A January 25, …
Continue readingNtC 32: Chaiken Revolutionary Methodology as Math Equations
Having presented my methodology in graphical form, I want to share the concepts as mathematical equations to clarify my approach further. Here is the first equation: Work in a Process is equal to the amount …
Continue readingEstablishing Boundaries: The Need for Ethical AI Surveillance Guardrails
A thought-provoking piece by The Guardian, titled” ‘Constantly monitored’: the pushback against AI surveillance at work,” scrutinizes the escalating deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in monitoring workplace activities. This article serves as a crucial reminder …
Continue readingWere the Japan and Alaska Airlines Safety Incidents Miracles?
We think of miracles as outcomes we have no control over. The safe return of the passengers on the Japan Airlines crash and the Alaska Airlines depressurization are not miracles in the typical way we …
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