This episode features Dr. Alan Weiss, Chief Medical Information Officer & Vice President at BayCare Health System. Here, he discusses his background in computer science & how that translates in his current role, AI & predictive analytics on the clinical side of healthcare, different technologies he is currently excited about, and more.
Summary
Dr. Alan Weiss Discusses AI and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare
In this episode, Dr. Alan Weiss, Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President at BayCare Health System, shares his insights on how his background in computer science translates to his current role, AI and predictive analytics in healthcare, and the different technologies he is excited about.
Background in Computer Science
Dr. Weiss is a general internist with an undergraduate degree in computer science. This background has enabled him to become deeply involved in data and analytics in healthcare informatics.
AI and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare
Dr. Weiss is currently exploring AI applications that can improve patient care. These include an AI application that helps detect strokes, an AI product from Nuance that listens to conversations between providers and patients and builds notes for providers, and an AI application that reads through reports to determine if patients need follow-up tests. He is also excited about the potential for AI to detect skin cancer and other medical issues through images.
Reducing Stress and Building Collaborative Teams
Dr. Weiss spends a lot of time working on making electronic health records more efficient and reducing stress on providers. He believes that while telemedicine is great, there is still a need for human connection and relationship building in the office. His advice for having a great career is to stay humble and keep learning.
Advice for Informaticians
Dr. Weiss recommends that informaticians stay humble and always keep learning. He also stresses the importance of networking with colleagues to seek advice and problem solve. When working on projects, having a data-driven approach is key. Finally, it's important to enjoy your work and build collaborative teams.
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This episode aired on 05/08/2023 and can be listened here.
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