Healthcare Embraces Chief AI Officer Role to Enhance Patient Care
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The role of Chief AI Officer (CAIO) is gaining traction in healthcare, reflecting the growing need for leaders skilled in both clinical practice and artificial intelligence. Dr. Karandeep Singh, the Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health, underscores the necessity for this dual expertise to manage AI governance responsibly as healthcare systems integrate these technologies. His journey to this position highlighted the importance of evaluating AI tools in practice, and he now focuses on overseeing both internal AI development and vendor solutions, with initiatives such as forecasting emergency department admissions aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
