Unlocking the Power of AI in Healthcare | Hamed Shahbazi (Part 2)

A Note from James:

"I do think that the most important use case for AI is in extending our lifespans. And I think if this isn’t five or ten years in the future—this is right now. Things are happening in AI that are going to change healthcare overnight. Today, I’m continuing my discussion with Hamed Shahbazi, founder of Well Health. This is a publicly-traded company in Canada, and it’s already impacting millions of lives by applying AI to healthcare.

HealWell, one of Hamed’s companies, has processed over 18 million patient records. With this data, their AI can analyze symptoms and assist with diagnosis and treatment options faster than ever. Imagine calling your doctor, and before you even see them, AI has already pieced together potential diagnoses and suggested next steps. This is how we extend lives—prevention is the best cure, after all.

In this episode, Hamed and I talk about healthcare AI and how it’s poised to save millions of lives. I’ll be sharing updates on AI and healthcare companies doing interesting things in the next few months. So, listen in, subscribe, and let’s keep the conversation going. Here’s Hamed, talking about AI in healthcare."

Episode Description:

James is joined again by Hamed Shahbazi, founder of Well Health, for an in-depth look at AI’s role in transforming healthcare. They discuss how AI can process vast amounts of medical data to assist doctors in diagnosing and treating patients quickly and accurately. Hamed shares his insights on how HealWell's AI copilots help healthcare providers manage data and improve patient care. This conversation reveals how AI is poised to revolutionize healthcare and extend lifespans in previously unimaginable ways.

What You’ll Learn:

1. The role of AI in accelerating diagnosis and treatment, potentially saving millions of lives.
2. How HealWell's AI copilots enhance productivity and enable healthcare providers to focus more on patient care.
3. The ethical and regulatory challenges in using AI in healthcare, especially concerning patient data privacy.
4. The potential future of digital twins in healthcare, allowing doctors to simulate treatments on virtual models of patients.
5. Insights into how healthcare AI could personalize supplements and treatment plans based on individual health data.

Timestamped Chapters:

• [01:30] – James introduces Hamed Shahbazi and the current impact of AI on healthcare.
• [03:25] – How AI can prevent illnesses by providing rapid diagnosis and treatment options.
• [05:51] – Discussing the resistance from healthcare professionals toward AI.
• [13:27] – The use of AI for scribing medical notes and its benefits for healthcare providers.
• [19:05] – Ensuring patient data privacy and the role of consent in AI data processing.
• [27:13] – The future of healthcare AI, digital twins, and personalized medicine.
• [37:14] – Challenges in eliminating bias from healthcare AI.
• [47:56] – Potential for AI to improve life expectancy by supporting preventive care.

Additional Resources:

• Oura Ring Official Website
• Well Health Technologies
• Hamed Shahbazi | LinkedIn

------------

• What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!
• Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your questio