How AI is Changing Healthcare at Stanford

Dr. Michael Pfeffer is a busy man. He is the Chief Information Digital Officer at Stanford Health Care and also works as a doctor and teacher. He loves his job because it lets him see how technology can make healthcare better. He thinks technology is most useful when it helps doctors and patients in real life.

A Journey from Engineering to Medicine

Pfeffer has always been interested in how things work. He studied engineering before becoming a doctor. He saw that healthcare could use better technology to help doctors and patients. He worked on big projects to make electronic health records better. He believes that technology should make things easier, not harder.

The Slow Pace of Healthcare Innovation

Pfeffer thinks that healthcare is slow to change because it has to be safe. He wants to use technology to make things better for patients and doctors. He is excited about using AI to help doctors write notes and understand patient records faster. This gives doctors more time to talk to patients.

AI: A Tool, Not a Replacement

Pfeffer also thinks that AI can help doctors explain things to patients more clearly. But he knows that AI can't replace the human connection in healthcare. He believes that AI should help doctors do their jobs better, not take over.

The Future of AI in Healthcare

Pfeffer is excited about the future of AI in healthcare. He thinks it will change how doctors work and make healthcare better. He is optimistic about the future and believes that AI will help doctors and patients in many ways.