Summary
Discovering the Potential of Large Language Models in Healthcare with CMIO Dr. Dusadee Sarangarm
Dr. Dusadee Sarangarm, or Dr. Duc Sar for short, is the Chief Medical Information Officer at the University of New Mexico Health. In a recent episode, he shares his background, insights into large language models, the value of the CMIO role, and more.
Background and Focus on Large Language Models
Dr. Duc Sar is trained in emergency medicine and double-boarded in clinical informatics. He became interested in health IT during residency and eventually became the CMIO. Currently, he is keeping an eye on large language models as they have a lot of potential for healthcare applications.
Value of the CMIO Role
Dr. Duc Sar believes that the CMIO role can add value to organizations by improving the health and wellbeing of technology users in healthcare. He is being strategic about resource spending due to the turbulent year and believes investing in people is the greatest investment because they are the ones who will make the most strides.
Developing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
Dr. Duc Sar talks about the importance of investing in talent and developing the next generation of healthcare leaders to keep up with the changing landscape of healthcare. He believes technology can help reduce repetitive work and allow for more connections with patients. He encourages leaders to continue learning and growing their networks through Becker’s Healthcare’s My BHC platform.
Conclusion
Dr. Duc Sar’s expertise in health IT and his insights into large language models make him an asset to the University of New Mexico Health as its CMIO. He believes in investing in people and developing the next generation of healthcare leaders to improve healthcare technology for patients.
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This episode aired on 05/10/2023 and can be listened here.
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