In the long run, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to help curb ballooning U.S. healthcare costs, but significant investment in research and development is essential to scale implementation for specific use cases. Academic Health Systems (AHSs) face resource constraints and competing priorities, with physicians advocating for AI models to enhance efficiency and care quality, while reducing burnout. The health AI market is rapidly expanding, with one major electronic health record provider planning AI deployment for 60 use cases. However, with the return on investment still uncertain, AHSs must carefully prioritize resource allocation for AI initiatives.
We propose a panel discussion featuring physician experts from the emergency department, operating room, outpatient clinic, and inpatient ward to debate AI's role in their fields. Moderated by a chief medical officer skeptical of AI, the session will identify cross-specialty synergies and examine the balance between safely implementing AI and driving innovation in patient care. Framed as a scenario where physicians lobby hospital leadership, the discussion will provide actionable insights for health system leaders, practicing physicians, industry experts, and academic informaticians.
Learning Objectives
- Critically analyze the arguments for AI implementation across various healthcare settings and clinical specialties.
Moderator
- Brian Clay, MD (University of California San Diego Health)
Speakers
- Nicolas Kahl, MD (UC San Diego Health)
- Marshall Frieden, M.D. (UC San Diego Health)
- Sean Perez, MD (University of California San Diego Health)
- Roderick Eguilos, DO (University of California, Irvine)
About CME/CNE Credit
The following information pertains to individual sessions included in the AMIA 2025 Clinical Informatics Conference On Demand product. A total of 16.75 CME/CNE credits may be earned if all sessions are completed.
Continuing Education Credit
Physicians
The American Medical Informatics Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Medical Informatics Association designates this online enduring material for 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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- Approved Contact Hours: 16.75 participant maximum CME/CNE
ACHIPsTM
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