AI at Work: Transforming Healthcare and the Digital Health Landscape | ECHO Interview Series

Описание: Welcome to the first video in the ECHO Initiative interview series on digital health communication!

In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Andy Pilny, an associate professor of communication, author, and expert on artificial intelligence in the workplace, to explore how AI is shaping healthcare workflows and influencing the way health information is communicated. Dr. Pilny shares what inspired him to write his book on AI, surprising insights from his research, and why healthcare presents both unique opportunities and challenges for adopting these technologies.


Topics covered in this episode include:
• Dr. Pilny’s journey into AI research and the inspiration behind his book
• How AI is currently used in healthcare workflows and communication
• Evidence of AI improving care quality and efficiency, and lessons from failures
• Algorithmic management in healthcare: how work is assigned, evaluated, and monitored
• Practical skills for clinicians and health communicators to work responsibly with AI
• The future of AI in healthcare and digital health communication over the next 5 years


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