Using generative AI in healthcare has opened the gates for exploring untapped potential and new challenges.

In this episode of the Straight Out of Health IT podcast, Kathy Dalton Ford, chief product and strategy officer at Ronin, discusses the transformative impact of generative AI within the healthcare sector with host Christopher Kunney. This tool is emerging as a powerful technology capable of reshaping disease diagnosis, treatment methodologies, and patient care. Throughout this conversation, Ms. Ford highlights how generative AI can empower clinicians by offering patient-specific insights at the point of care. She also believes these technologies can enable informed decision-making that enhances treatment efficacy.

At the heart of this episode, we find the notion of patient-centered healthcare. Generative AI, as a tool, equips clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of individual patient needs, preferences, and treatment objectives. Ms. Ford explains how by drawing insights from vast datasets, generative AI assists clinicians in formulating personalized treatment plans that align with patient goals, bridging the gap between medical expertise and patient aspirations. She emphasizes the need for data transparency, regulatory oversight, and responsible implementation to ensure that the potential benefits of generative AI are harnessed with minimal risks.

Kathy and Christopher also dive into broader challenges and opportunities within the healthcare industry. Ms. Ford sheds light on the pressing issues of clinician shortages and patient health equity. She underscores the role of technology in addressing these challenges and optimizing healthcare delivery. Ms. Ford is also very certain that by collaborating across sectors and embracing AI's potential to provide real-time, patient-specific insights, stakeholders can collectively shape a future where technology enhances, rather than replaces, the critical role of clinicians in providing optimal patient care.

Tune in to learn more about the promise of generative AI in patient-centered healthcare!

Kathy Dalton Ford is a transformative leader in healthcare, currently serving as the Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Ronin. With a 30-year career driving strategic business development in Global Healthcare IT and Medical Device sectors, Kathy's expertise spans leadership, scaling, and solution commercialization.

At Ronin, Kathy spearheads AI-driven solutions for efficient cancer treatment decisions, merging data and context at the point of care. She's a visionary strategist, ensuring market-leading solutions that enhance global health.

Kathy's impact is felt beyond Ronin; she advises on the Health Foundation C-suite program, mentors healthcare leaders, and co-founded Jellyfish Health, revolutionizing patient flow logistics. Her accomplishments have earned her recognition, including Becker's Hospital Review's "Women in Health IT to Know" in 2019, 2022, and 2023, cementing her legacy as a pioneering healthcare influencer.

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