In this episode, Sowmya Viswanathan, MD, MHCH, MBA, FACP, Chief Physician Executive of BayCare Health System shares her healthcare journey and insights on the evolving role of physician executives in health systems.
Dr. Viswanathan discusses BayCare’s digital initiatives, including EMRs, telehealth, RPM, AI, data platforms, interoperability, and cybersecurity. She also explores the impact of AI in healthcare, particularly in assisting doctors and nurses with patient interactions – ensuring that key details from conversations are captured accurately. She expresses her fascination with AI and Generative AI and their ability to aggregate and utilize data effectively to enhance patient care.
While AI represents the next generation of transformation, Dr. Viswanathan stresses the need for responsible adoption to mitigate risks and build trust. She believes AI-driven tools, like ChatGPT, has the ability to support clinicians and drive better patient outcomes. She also states that as healthcare embraces technology and as AI proves its value in improving care delivery, widespread adoption will come. Take a listen.
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