Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor, where we explore how technology and empathy can transform healthcare. In this episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Karla Cardoza , a patient experience specialist with deep roots in advocating for compassion across health systems. Together, they unpack the evolving role of AI in healthcare from empowering patients to be active participants in their care, to helping clinicians manage documentation and achieve better patient outcomes.

Karla Cardoza shares personal stories and insights on how AI, when used thoughtfully, can enhance confidence in decision-making for patients and their families. But alongside the promise, they also dive into the real concerns around privacy, the irreplaceable value of human touch, and the importance of building trust in an age where algorithms play an increasing role in care. You’ll also hear a lively debate on where AI shines, where the human element is non-negotiable, and how cultural contexts and biases must be addressed as we shape the future of medicine.

Tune in for a candid, hope-filled conversation about how clinicians and patients can partner with AI, always keeping compassion at the heart of healthcare.

00:00 Empowered Patients and Health Tech

03:41 AI-Assisted Elderly Care Decisions

08:45 AI Expanding Healthcare Data Context

12:44 Empathy Over AI Efficiency

14:21 "Automating Care, Not Caring"

19:31 Red Flags in Contract Process

23:34 "AI-Powered Design and Feedback"

26:50 "AI Bias in Healthcare Recommendations"

29:25 "Empathy, Time, and Trust"

31:30 "Prioritizing Patient Involvement in AI"

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Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor, where we explore the real stories and practical applications of artificial intelligence in medicine. In today’s episode, we're joined by Dr. Gastelum, an accomplished critical care anesthesiologist, single mother, and AI enthusiast. Dr. Gastelum shares her personal journey balancing life as a physician and parent, revealing how intentional choices have shaped her path.

Together, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun and Dr. Gastelum dive into those “aha moments” when AI proves itself more than just a buzzword, from navigating legal contracts to streamlining everyday medical workflows. Dr. Gastelum opens up about integrating AI into both her clinical decisions and daily life, whether that's finding quick solutions for knee pain or helping colleagues save time at work.

This conversation isn’t just about technology, it’s about adapting, staying curious, and using new tools to make life better for both patients and clinicians. Get ready to hear authentic, relatable stories and thoughtful reflections on privacy, skepticism, and the evolving role of doctors in an AI-driven world. If you’re wondering how AI can augment your practice, your parenting, or simply your everyday routines, this episode is for you.

00:00 "Everyone Has a Moment"

03:16 "AI Solved My Contract Issue"

06:35 "Convenient, Clear, Time-Saving Solutions"

12:16 "Mindful Engagement with AI"

13:46 AI: Misunderstood but Useful Tool

17:10 Medicine's Evolving Knowledge Access

21:04 "Managing High-Risk Surgical Induction"

23:26 AI Enhances, Not Replaces Judgment

27:58 AI: The Future's Ultimate Tool

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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The AI-Ready Doctor! Today, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Vivek Nanda, the “man behind the media” for a spirited discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare. From the practical wins, like saving clinicians valuable documentation time, to pitfalls like overhyped headlines promising AI can replace doctors, our guests dig deep into what’s really happening on the frontlines.

In this episode, you’ll hear about why patient communication is still healthcare’s biggest pain point, how new legislation like California’s AB3030 is aiming to create more transparency and trust in AI usage, and why both patients and providers need transparency when using AI-powered tools. Plus, we’ll explore the environmental impact of AI, biases in algorithms affecting medical coverage, and why the path forward is “human, powered by AI.”

Whether you’re a clinician, medical educator, researcher, or just AI-curious, this conversation is packed with real-world insights and practical takeaways. Stick with us curiosity is infectious, and there’s plenty to catch here at The AI-Ready Doctor!

00:00 AI Transforming Healthcare Productivity

05:52 "AI Usage and Validation Insights"

06:52 Prioritize Transparency in AI Healthcare

13:10 Doctor-Patient Communication Tips

15:17 "Care Navigation Tools for Patients"

19:24 "Transparency in AI Usage"

23:30 Healthcare Tech Journey & Pivot

26:56 Tools Easing Burnout and Conflict

28:40 AI Risks in Medical Decisions

33:42 Understanding AI's Hidden Costs

36:46 Custom GPT for Carbon Footprints

41:46 "AI, Bias, and Decision Challenges"

45:43 AI Transforming Precision Medicine

47:02 AI Streamlines Post-Biopsy Workflow

50:53 Insurance Denials and Ethics Concerns

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