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AI @ HLTH : Leveraging AI to Further Enhance Provider Workflow with Deeper Clinical Insights

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Yaw Fellin, Vice President of Product and Solutions for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses the integration of AI in healthcare, focusing on clinical decision support, partnerships, and the importance of responsible AI practices. He shares insights from the HLTH 2024 conference, highlighting the enthusiasm for AI technologies and the need for improvements in provider workflows. The discussion also covers significant partnerships aimed at enhancing clinical care and the evolving role of AI in reducing provider burden.

Episode Notes

In this conversation, Yaw Fellin, Vice President of Product and Solutions for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses the integration of AI in healthcare, focusing on clinical decision support, partnerships, and the importance of responsible AI practices. He shares insights from the HLTH 2024 conference, highlighting the enthusiasm for AI technologies and the need for improvements in provider workflows. The discussion also covers significant partnerships aimed at enhancing clinical care and the evolving role of AI in reducing provider burden.

In this episode they discuss:

• The focus is on helping clinicians make the best decisions.
• Small time increments in workflows can lead to significant improvements.
• There's genuine enthusiasm for AI's tangible benefits in healthcare.
• Responsible approaches to AI are crucial to eliminate bias.
• Partnerships are essential for advancing healthcare technology.
• AI can significantly reduce provider burnout and improve workflows.
• The integration of AI in clinical settings is a powerful opportunity.
• Investing in responsible AI practices is a priority for healthcare organizations.
• Collaboration across care teams can enhance patient care.
• The future of AI in healthcare is promising but requires careful navigation.

A little bit about Yaw : 

Yaw Fellin brings more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare executive, with proven results leading cross-functional teams, generating value and revenue growth.

Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer Health, Yaw spent 3 years at Optum, a global healthcare IT company. Before that, Yaw spent over 15 years at the Advisory Board, a leading healthcare research, consulting and technology firm, where he led multiple high growth SaaS business lines. He received a BS in Healthcare Administration from Penn State University.