202: The State of AI in Healthcare and how to know when AI Is ‘Good Enough’

In this episode of Alter Everything, we are joined by Dr. Ami Bhatt for a discussion around her multifaceted role in healthcare, emphasizing the integration of AI in clinical practice. She highlights the potential of AI to improve access to care, enhance clinical decision-making, and support drug development. Dr. Bhatt also addresses the challenges of implementing AI in healthcare and the importance of human expertise in leveraging technology effectively.Start your 30 day free trial of Alteryx desktop or the Analytics cloud platform at https://www.alteryx.com/AlterEverythingSubscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything00:04 Opening: Why healthcare AI is different01:39 Dr. Ami Bhatt's role across care, innovation, and policy06:14 Three major areas where AI is shaping healthcare12:41 Why AI on EKGs is especially promising14:46 Collaborative intelligence vs. replacing humans21:16 Ambient documentation and the doctor-patient connection24:47 What "good enough" means when access is limited31:41 Prevention, digital health, and patient agency34:55 Self-diagnosis with AI and advice for clinicians41:42 Lightning round