Artificial intelligence and its potential to change healthcare

Many have hailed the potential of artificial intelligence to transform healthcare. Michael Howell, Google's chief clinical officer and deputy chief health officer, says, "It's hard to imagine a technology that is more hyped than AI." Even so, Stephen Parodi, executive vice president of The Permanente Federation, says, "Widespread AI use in healthcare is still in its infancy." Still, many are projecting significant growth in the prevalence of AI in medicine in the near future. During a one-hour forum hosted by The Permanente Federation Monday, healthcare leaders, all physicians, assessed the possibilities of AI, the keys to success, and expectations on its future uses.