AH074 - How Fast is the Way Consumers Search for Care Evolving? Almost Beyond Comprehension, with Carrie Liken

On this episode of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast, Carrie Liken (now with Snowflake) returns to the show to discuss the exceptionally rapidly evolving search landscape and Google's new AI Mode. Are websites dying as AI-powered search ascends in popularity? According to Carrie, it looks that way. She and host Justin Venneri discuss the transformative impact of AI on healthcare search and patient journeys. They explore how tools like Google’s new AI Mode and ChatGPT are reshaping how consumers find healthcare information, reducing reliance on traditional websites. Carrie shares insights from her "mini research studies," highlighting the challenges and decisions healthcare organizations face in adapting to the new world.Highlights include:The Decline of Traditional Websites: AI Mode summarizes information directly on search results, reducing the need for users to visit websites and challenging healthcare organizations to rethink their content strategies.The Importance of Data Strategy: Carrie emphasizes that a robust data strategy is essential for organizations to succeed in an AI-driven world.The Role of AI in Patient Journeys: AI tools can guide patients through initial research and even help locate care providers, though booking appointments still requires human interaction.The Future of AI Agents in Healthcare: Carrie envisions AI agents automating tasks such as appointment scheduling and care coordination to significantly reduce friction in the healthcare system.Related Content & Reference MaterialsMaybe we should write an obituary for the website (3/20/25)AI Mode is the training ground for AI Overviews (and yes, websites are still dying) (6/7/25)AH070 - Inside Capital Rx's Acquisition of Amino Health: Creating the Health Benefits Platform of the Future, TodayFor more information about Capital Rx and this episode, please visit Capital Rx Insights.