Episode #167. Agentic AI in Action: Reaching Patients and Improving Outcomes, with Kali Ihde, Director of Northwestern Medicine's Ventures and Innovation

What happens when AI meets real-world healthcare challenges? In this episode, Kali Ihde, Director of Northwestern Medicine's Ventures and Innovation, discusses how AI is being practically applied to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. She explains the importance of moving past hype, piloting AI solutions safely, and integrating them into workflows with input from clinicians and administrators. Kali highlights the growing AI literacy among healthcare professionals and shares how agentic AI is helping healthcare providers reach patients for preventive care while identifying risks such as elder abuse or suicidal ideation. She also emphasizes the need for structured evaluation and clear metrics to ensure that results are meaningful. Tune in to hear how Northwestern Medicine is leveraging AI to make a real difference in hospitals, clinics, and communities! Connect with and follow Kali Ihde on LinkedIn. Follow Northwestern Medicine on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase risk awareness and safety, visit us at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.censinet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music by⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Cosgrove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Del Piombo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.