AI and the Future of Healthcare

In this special episode of PharmCast, recorded live at the Healthcare 5.0 Conference at the University of Georgia, Dean Kelly Smith shares insights from on-site interviews with leaders across healthcare, science, and industry on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of care.Featuring Dr. Jesse Michael Hostetter (UGA College of Veterinary Medicine), Dr. Marshall Shepherd (UGA College of Arts and Sciences), Dr. Anita Patel (Walgreens), Dr. Matthew Schmidt (UGA College of Pharmacy), and Dr. Michael Fulford (UGA College of Pharmacy), this episode explores how AI, immersive technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration are influencing pharmacy practice and the broader healthcare landscape.From clinical decision-making to population health and the One Health approach, these conversations highlight how pharmacists and healthcare professionals can adapt, collaborate, and lead in a more connected, technology-driven future.