This episode features Dr. Edward Lee, Executive Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at The Permanente Federation. Here, he discusses his background, how leveraging technology such as generated Ai and Chat GPT can help in key areas in healthcare, what he’s most focused on currently, and more.
Summary
Healthcare Technology: An Interview with Dr. Edward Lee
In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Edward Lee, Executive Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at The Permanente Federation, to discuss the impact of technology on healthcare and his current focuses.
Background and Beliefs
Dr. Lee, a primary care physician with the Permanente Medical Group, believes that technology enabled care has greatly improved healthcare by increasing access and convenience for patients. He also sees great potential for AI to improve care delivery by assisting healthcare workers with administrative tasks and triaging patients correctly to allocate limited resources to those most in need.
Key Advancements
Dr. Lee discusses the importance of leveraging technology such as generated AI and Chat GPT to improve key areas in healthcare. These advancements can help with data analysis, communication with patients, and disease detection. By properly utilizing technology, healthcare professionals can pinpoint diseases sooner and improve health outcomes.
Current Focuses
Currently, Dr. Lee is focused on improving the patient experience through increased technology integration. He aims to create a seamless experience for patients by integrating technology into every step of their care journey, from scheduling appointments to receiving test results.
Individualized Approaches
Dr. Lee's colleague, Dr. Weismann, stresses the importance of individualized approaches to patient care. By not generalizing about gender differences and working to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals can better detect diseases sooner and improve health outcomes.
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This episode aired on 04/20/2023 and can be listened here.
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