Main Tent: Implementing Generative AI in Health Systems: A World Beyond ChatGPT-Implementing Generative AI in Health Systems

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The speaker introduces Karan Deep-Sink, the Chief AI Health Officer at UC San Diego. Sink is lauded for crafting AI strategy and governance in the health system. His discussion focuses on generative AI advancements beyond ChatGPT, particularly in healthcare applications. He explains how ChatGPT evolved from merely predicting the next word to following instructions through reinforcement learning, making it more useful for tasks like information extraction and automated medical reasoning.<br /><br />Sink provides examples of how AI can help in clinical settings, such as chart reviews and error detection in documentation. He also highlights practical applications like AI-assisted replies to patient messages and ambient documentation. While these technologies can reduce cognitive load and streamline workflows, they don't necessarily save time but can improve clinician satisfaction and retention.<br /><br />The lecture underscores the importance of distinguishing between when to use generative AI versus predictive AI. It also emphasizes the need for proper AI governance, including ethical considerations, transparency, and monitoring for data drift. Finally, the session touches on environmental concerns related to AI compute resources, advocating for practical solutions to mitigate these impacts.

Keywords

Karan Deep-Sink

AI Health Officer

UC San Diego

generative AI

healthcare applications

ChatGPT

AI governance

clinical settings

environmental concerns