Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The AI-Ready Doctor! Today, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Vivek Nanda, the “man behind the media” for a spirited discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare. From the practical wins, like saving clinicians valuable documentation time, to pitfalls like overhyped headlines promising AI can replace doctors, our guests dig deep into what’s really happening on the frontlines.

In this episode, you’ll hear about why patient communication is still healthcare’s biggest pain point, how new legislation like California’s AB3030 is aiming to create more transparency and trust in AI usage, and why both patients and providers need transparency when using AI-powered tools. Plus, we’ll explore the environmental impact of AI, biases in algorithms affecting medical coverage, and why the path forward is “human, powered by AI.”

Whether you’re a clinician, medical educator, researcher, or just AI-curious, this conversation is packed with real-world insights and practical takeaways. Stick with us curiosity is infectious, and there’s plenty to catch here at The AI-Ready Doctor!

00:00 AI Transforming Healthcare Productivity

05:52 "AI Usage and Validation Insights"

06:52 Prioritize Transparency in AI Healthcare

13:10 Doctor-Patient Communication Tips

15:17 "Care Navigation Tools for Patients"

19:24 "Transparency in AI Usage"

23:30 Healthcare Tech Journey & Pivot

26:56 Tools Easing Burnout and Conflict

28:40 AI Risks in Medical Decisions

33:42 Understanding AI's Hidden Costs

36:46 Custom GPT for Carbon Footprints

41:46 "AI, Bias, and Decision Challenges"

45:43 AI Transforming Precision Medicine

47:02 AI Streamlines Post-Biopsy Workflow

50:53 Insurance Denials and Ethics Concerns

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Welcome to another powerful and personal episode of The AI-Ready Doctor podcast. Today, hosts Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun and Dr. Alin Gragossian take us deep into the world of organ transplantation a space where every second matters and lives hang in the balance.

This conversation is especially poignant as Dr. Gragossian shares her unique perspective, not just as a critical care physician and medical director at an organ procurement agency, but also as a heart transplant recipient herself. From suddenly becoming a patient in the very ER where she worked, to navigating the rigorous and emotional transplant process, Alin opens up about what it really means to live through both sides of critical care.

The episode explores the intricate, high-stakes world of organ donation and transplantation, the importance of compassionate communication, and the ways modern technology including AI could revolutionize how organs are matched and care is delivered. Together, Hassan and Alin also discuss the crucial need for trust and transparency in the transplant process, equity in access to life-saving therapy, and the untapped potential of AI to improve not just operational efficiency but also the patient experience.

Tune in for a heartfelt, insightful discussion about hope, innovation, and the future of transplant medicine.

00:00 Sudden Heart Failure and Transplant

04:34 "The Importance of Words in Medicine"

07:38 Organ Transplant Preparation Process

11:47 Compassionate Organ Donation Process

16:14 Transplant Privacy and Information Limits

19:36 "Adapting to Changes in Healthcare"

22:09 "Learn, Earn, Return Philosophy"

26:53 Supporting Patients Beyond Medicine

27:54 "AI Companion for Organ Transplants"

31:33 Organ Donation: Trust and Understanding

34:47 "AI Ready Doctor Podcast Teaser"

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Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor! In today's episode, your host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun is cutting through the hype to ask: Are AI-powered scribes just the latest trendy feature, or are they truly transforming the frontlines of clinical care?

With Epic, Oracle, Doximity, and more jumping into the ambient scribe arena, we dive into what it really means for a scribe to be "native" to both medicine and electronic medical records. Dr. Bencheqroun shares firsthand insights from beta-testing these tools, discussing critical questions around HIPAA compliance, usability, and real-world impact on clinicians' most precious resource, time.

Does the promise of AI scribes hold up? Will they actually cure the infamous “pajama time” or will we look back in five years and laugh at today’s bold claims? Along the way, we’ll explore how AI scribes influence resident training, the importance of AI literacy for doctors, and the ongoing balance of trust, privacy, and patient-centered care.

If you’re curious about which ambient scribe is right for you, skeptical of shiny new tech, or just trying to reclaim a little more face-time with your patients, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in as we challenge assumptions, share practical tips, and try to answer the question: Who’s really building for physicians—and who’s just playing us with the next hot gadget?

00:00 Medical Notes: Core of Clinical Practice

04:31 Medical Scribing Software Overview

07:40 Hyponatremia Algorithm Simplified

12:20 "Scribe Studies: Examining Efficacy"

17:14 "Doximity Impressions During COVID"

18:18 "Physician-Centric Scribe Development"

22:03 Human Insight vs. AI Misinterpretation

26:48 AI Note Editing Responsibility

29:45 Who Owns Patient Data?

32:26 AI-Driven Risk Prediction Benefits

35:47 "Stay Curious, Embrace AI"

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