“The HQ” Podcast marks 50th episode with a discussion on how AI can help address Canada’s HHR crisis, with Dr. Muhammad Mamdani

“The HQ” Podcast marks 50th episode with a discussion on how AI can help address Canada’s HHR crisis, with Dr. Muhammad Mamdani

Our country is no stranger to health workforce challenges, and the people of Canada are desperate to see improvements in wait times and access to health care services. With the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Canada has an incredible opportunity to leverage this new technology to be part of the critical solution needed to improve and transform our health care system and play an exciting key role in addressing our health workforce challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, Vice President of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Unity Health Toronto, unpacks the promises and challenges of AI in healthcare and answers the burning question of whether AI innovation holds the promise to alleviate this crisis, offering solutions to ensure better healthcare access and delivery for all.

Key discussions include:

  • Defining AI in Healthcare: What does AI truly entail and what is its significance in modern healthcare?
  • Addressing the Data Problem: What is the role of AI in tackling the data challenges prevalent in healthcare systems?
  • Impact on Clinicians and Health Services: How can AI empower clinicians and optimize healthcare services through data-driven insights?
  • From Theory to Practice: How best to move from development to implementation of AI solutions in real-world healthcare scenarios?
  • Translating AI into Practice: What are the practical applications of AI in healthcare, from managing emergency department volumes to optimizing patient flow and nurse staffing?
  • Building AI Initiatives: How to build successful AI initiatives, while prioritizing infrastructure, teams, and organizational culture?
  • Navigating Risks and Ethical Considerations: What are the ethical implications and risks associated with AI adoption in healthcare, such as governance, privacy, bias, and security?

Join us as we engage with Dr. Mamdani to explore these questions and discuss AI’s significance in modern healthcare, its role in tackling patient data challenges, and how leaders can leverage AI ethically without compromising decision-making capabilities.

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