How does one take the reins of AI initiatives when 85,000 employees with a wide range of skills are involved? Proceed carefully to see what works, then step on the gas if an AI application looks promising.
That’s the word from Dr. John Halamka, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, who recently shared advice with current and aspiring AI leaders in two interviews published in MIT Sloan Management Review on dealing with the evolving risks and opportunities related to artificial intelligence, and how to get ahead of the pack. ...
Look beyond traditional measures or thinking when it comes to seeking use cases for AI. Values need to be aligned, he urged. “I ask clinicians, ‘do you want more AI?’ They say, ‘well no, what I want is to get home for dinner. I want a quality of proactive life, so I can practice on top of my license.’”
Halamka’s response is “I can bring you AI which can do ambient listening, write your charts for you, fill out your forms, and get you home earlier. And by the way, help figure out what patients are likely to see benefit from you.” ...
See the full story here; https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2024/12/30/advice-for-aspiring-ai-leaders-start-small-think-big-move-fast/