AI in Healthcare Series: From Decision Support to Drug Prescriptions

This podcast episode from Stanford's AI in Medicine series features hosts Justin Norden and Matthew Lungren in conversation with Dr. Graham Walker, Co-Director of Advanced Development at Kaiser Permanente, exploring the latest developments in healthcare AI. Discover how GPT-4.5 and other AI models are transforming medicine through incremental improvements in performance and reduced hallucination rates. Examine the growing adoption of AI for clinical decision support among physicians, with up to a third already incorporating these tools into their practice. Learn about AI's revolutionary potential in medical education, from personalized learning experiences to communication coaching that challenges traditional training models. Explore the ethical dilemmas and regulatory considerations surrounding AI-driven medication prescribing, which may require rethinking healthcare delivery systems and professional licensure frameworks. This 36-minute discussion provides valuable insights into both the promising advancements and persistent limitations of AI in healthcare settings.