The mantra echoing throughout the healthcare AI discourse and vendor pitches is nearly universal: "AI must integrate into existing clinical workflows." This well-intentioned guidance aims to minimize disruption and maximize adoption. But this approach fundamentally...
From Crisis to Opportunity: How Blockchain Could Save Medical Research
The recent proposals to cut university grant funding, particularly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), represent more than just a budgetary decision—they signify a critical moment that demands we reimagine how scientific research is funded and conducted....
R.I.P EMR: Why AI Agents Are the Future of Medical Record Management
As a healthcare innovator and futurist, I've long been fascinated by the potential of artificial intelligence to transform patient care. Today, I'm here to make a bold prediction: the era of traditional Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) is coming to an end. In their...
When Progress Hurts: The Planetary Risks of AI and Digital Health
As healthcare professionals, we've long been guided by the principle "First, do no harm." However, in our rush to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, we may be inadvertently violating this fundamental tenet on a global scale. While the...
Botsh*t in, Botsh*t Out (BiBo)
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize healthcare, a concerning phenomenon called "model collapse" threatens to undermine the very foundations of AI-powered medical advances. A recent study published in Nature reveals how AI models can degrade over time...
The 3S Revolution: How AI’s Singularity, Sentience, and Stewardship Will Transform Humanity
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is poised to radically reshape human civilization in the coming decades. Three key developments - which I call the "3S Revolution" - will likely drive this transformation: the technological singularity, the emergence of...
Beyond the Code: Critical Success Factors for AI Integration in Healthcare
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems is heralded as a revolutionary step towards enhancing patient care, optimizing treatment pathways, and improving overall health outcomes. However, the successful implementation of AI algorithms...
Buckle Up for Better Healthcare: How Autonomous Vehicles Will Shape Hospital Design
Hospitals face a future of increased demand, aging infrastructure, and evolving patient needs. But a quiet revolution is brewing on the streets: autonomous vehicles (AVs). The dawn of AVs is not just transforming transportation; it's poised to radically alter the...
Patients Deserve Better: The Untold Story of Healthcare’s Digital Lag
As a physician who embraces the potential of technology to improve healthcare, I can't help but feel a pang of sadness when looking at the impact of digital technology in healthcare. In the vast expanse of technological advancement, healthcare stands as a field...
Buckle Up for Better Healthcare: How Autonomous Vehicles Will Shape Future Hospital Design
Hospitals are facing a future of increased demand, aging infrastructure, and evolving patient needs. But a quiet revolution is brewing on the streets, with the potential to transform the very blueprint of healthcare facilities: autonomous vehicles (AVs) The dawn of...

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