Welcome back to Care Decoded, the podcast where we break down the complexities of documentation, coding, and clinical AI to empower better care. In this episode, host Dr. Sunil Nihalani, CEO of Inferscience, sits down with Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, critical care pulmonary specialist, creator of Med AI Academy, and host of the AI Ready Doctor podcast, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare.

Together, they dive deep into why AI is entering exam rooms faster than it’s entering medical training, and how physicians can move from feeling lost and overwhelmed to becoming proactive leaders in the AI revolution. They discuss the critical difference between AI tools that truly support patient care and those that just create extra noise, the importance of AI literacy (without needing to code), and the ethical challenges of bias, responsibility, and decision-making in an AI-driven world.

If you’re a clinician, educator, or just curious about how AI will impact the doctor-patient relationship, this episode covers practical steps for developing a “tech mindset,” advocating for ethical guardrails, and harnessing AI as an empowering tool. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on how physicians can shape tomorrow’s medical landscape by asking informed questions and keeping compassion at the center of care.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Bridging AI and Medical Training"

06:09 "AI Stages for Physicians"

09:34 "Spotting Good vs. Bad AI"

13:53 "Ethical Challenges of AI in Healthcare"

17:39 "Understanding AI to Question It"

19:07 "Redefining Medical Education"

21:50 "AI Empowering Physicians and Patients"

Podcast's Website - https://caredecoded.com/

Dr. Sunil Nihalani - CEO and Founder at Inferscience - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-nihalani-a6983a5/

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“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”