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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 16 MIN

Hospitals must establish safety guardrails before deploying AI

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Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article "ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols." Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to reduce administrative burdens while warning of the risks regarding misinformation and privacy breaches. The conversation details five non-negotiable protocols, including rigorous encryption, human-in-the-loop oversight, and mandatory simulated testing before going live. Harvey emphasizes that transparency is the foundation of care, arguing that patients deserve to know when AI is part of the conversation. Discover why responsible AI adoption requires long-term vigilance and continuous monitoring to ensure patient safety. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

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