Smarter Healthcare with AI

Dr. Hassan Tetteh
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The future of healthcare is here. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Join Dr. Hassan Tetteh, a renowned cardiac surgeon and AI expert, as he explores the brave new world of smarter healthcare. Learn how AI can analyze massive amounts of data to enable precision medicine, predict outcomes, automate mundane tasks, and augment human capabilities. Hear insights from innovative leaders using AI to fight cancer, leverage genomic data, improve surgical techniques, and enhance access to care. This trailblazing podcast will give you an insider’s look at how AI is transforming healthcare right now—and what’s coming next. The possibilities are amazing, but we must implement AI thoughtfully and ethically. Together, through informed conversation, we can build a healthier future for all. Smarter Healthcare with AI with Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a production of Forbes Books.

  1. Jul 21

    Neil Chaudhry: How AI and Transportation Could Save the Future of Healthcare

    In this episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Hassan Tetteh sits down with Neil Chaudhry, Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of Transportation, for a fascinating conversation about the unexpected connection between transportation, artificial intelligence, logistics, and the future of healthcare. Neil explains why healthcare isn’t only about doctors, hospitals, medicine, or technology. It’s also about getting the right supplies, people, data, and care to the right place at the right time. From military logistics to rural healthcare access, medical supply chains, emergency response, drones, autonomous vehicles, digital twins, and AI-driven planning, this conversation explores how smarter transportation systems could help create a more resilient healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Tetteh and Neil also discuss the risks that come with AI, including privacy, data security, surveillance, and the need to collect only the information required to make safe and responsible decisions. If you care about healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, emergency medicine, rural care, logistics, supply chain resilience, or the future of public health, this episode offers a powerful look at how connected these systems truly are. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Smarter Healthcare with AI 00:29 Meet Neil Chaudhry 01:47 Neil’s path from military logistics to AI leadership 02:23 What a logistician actually does 03:10 Why logistics depends on data and knowledge management 05:18 Data sharing, privacy, and AI governance 06:27 Why Neil’s AI role is different 06:48 Why logistics matters in healthcare 08:09 America’s medical supply chain vulnerability 11:31 Why medical logistics are so complex 12:33 How AI can model healthcare supply chain risk 14:29 Industrial engineering, AI, and healthcare scale 15:09 Digital twins and virtual hospitals 17:29 How drones can improve emergency response 18:25 Using AI before a trauma patient reaches the ER 20:03 Matching trauma patients with the right hospital 21:09 How healthcare, transportation, and AI come together 21:31 Why rural healthcare needs different solutions 23:04 Drone delivery of medicine in rural areas 24:08 Digital infrastructure and rural care gaps 25:04 Could ambulances become mobile surgical bays? 26:07 AI, equity, blood supply, and organ transport 27:50 Why transportation matters to medicine 28:06 Autonomous vehicles and rested healthcare workers 29:22 What could go wrong with AI in healthcare? 30:38 Privacy, trust, and avoiding a surveillance state 32:35 Why AI shouldn’t collect every piece of data 35:18 No fishing expeditions: collecting only what’s needed 36:30 Why old data can become a liability 38:16 What gives Neil optimism about the future 39:23 Static assets and smarter infrastructure 41:37 How AI could clear the way for ambulances 43:40 Logistics as a force multiplier 44:04 Getting patients to doctors more efficiently 45:40 Drone delivery and better care preparation 46:39 The biggest myth about transportation 47:20 Optimizing transportation lanes with AI 49:34 Neil’s personal story from Iraq 51:27 How medical logistics can save lives 53:00 Closing thoughts

  2. May 19

    Future of Heart Transplants: Dr. Brian Lima on AI, Innovation, and Saving More Lives

    The future of heart transplants is changing fast and most people have no idea. In this episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Hassan Tetteh sits down with cardiac surgeon and innovator Dr. Brian Lima to break down what’s actually happening inside modern transplant medicine and what still needs to change.Right now, thousands of patients die every year waiting for a heart. The problem is not awareness. It is supply, training, and outdated systems. Dr. Lima explains how new techniques like donation after cardiac death are expanding the donor pool, and why the next breakthrough will not come from a single discovery but from better systems, better training, and smarter use of AI.They also go inside a new simulation-based training model designed to standardize high-stakes procedures and improve outcomes across entire teams.This is not theory. This is what is happening right now in operating rooms across the country. What you’ll learn:Why heart transplant demand far exceeds supplyHow “dead hearts” are being brought back to life for transplantThe biggest bottleneck in modern transplant medicineWhy training and team performance matter more than people thinkHow AI will change organ recovery, decision-making, and outcomesWhat the future holds for artificial hearts and lab-grown organsIf you care about healthcare, leadership, or how AI is being applied in the real world, this conversation gives you a clear look at what’s coming next. ⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The future of healthcare is here 00:30 – Meet Dr. Brian Lima 01:20 – Why heart transplants are transformative 02:20 – The real problem: demand vs supply 03:15 – Why patients die waiting for organs 04:00 – Bringing “dead hearts” back to life (DCD explained) 05:00 – The complexity behind modern organ recovery 06:30 – Building a transplant program from scratch 08:00 – Why transplant is the ultimate team sport 09:45 – Scaling transplant programs and institutional challenges 10:30 – The breakthrough moment in Texas 12:00 – Why DCD is a massive shift in medicine 13:00 – The training problem no one talks about 14:30 – Why current systems are inconsistent 15:30 – The simulation lab solution 17:00 – Standardizing training to save more lives 18:30 – The vision for national certification 20:00 – Where AI fits into transplant medicine 21:30 – Real-time decision-making with AI 23:00 – Predicting organ success before transplant 24:30 – Using computer vision to assess organs 26:00 – The communication breakdown problem 27:30 – “Radio silence” during life-or-death procedures 29:00 – How real-time data could change everything 31:00 – Fixing inefficiencies in the system 33:00 – The future: artificial hearts, xeno transplants, and beyond 35:00 – Final thoughts on innovation and impact

  3. May 18

    AI Is Changing Medicine Forever | Dr. Travis Zack on Smarter Healthcare

    In this episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Hassan Tetteh sits down with Dr. Travis Zack, Chief Medical Officer at OpenEvidence, a platform already used by nearly half of physicians in the United States. They break down what’s actually changing inside exam rooms, how doctors make decisions under pressure, and why AI is not replacing physicians but making them better. This conversation goes beyond hype. You’ll hear how clinicians are using AI in real time, what patients should know about the shift in medical knowledge, and why the future of healthcare may feel more human, not less. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The future of healthcare is here 01:00 – What OpenEvidence is and why it matters 03:00 – From biophysics to AI in medicine 04:30 – Why OpenEvidence is different from Google and ChatGPT 08:30 – The real problem in modern medicine: information overload 12:30 – Why doctors don’t look things up (and what that costs) 15:30 – Burnout isn’t about time, it’s about uncertainty 16:30 – Real-world example: complex patient care with AI 20:00 – What shocked Dr. Zack about physician adoption 23:00 – Unexpected ways doctors are using AI 25:00 – What makes a great doctor in the AI era 31:00 – The future of medical education 37:00 – Should patients have access to the same tools? 42:30 – The risks of AI for patients 45:30 – What healthcare will look like in 5–10 years 50:00 – The biggest risk: efficiency over humanity

  4. Mar 17

    AI, Cardiology, and Saving Young Lives | Dr. Asif Ali on Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death

    Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, but where does the real impact happen? In this episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Hassan Tetteh sits down with cardiologist, academic leader, and MedTech innovator Dr. Asif Ali to explore how technology, prevention, and mentorship are reshaping modern medicine. Dr. Ali shares the story behind his mission to prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes. What started as a research question about why children collapse during sports grew into legislation, medical screening programs, and multiple healthcare technology companies designed to detect heart conditions earlier. The conversation explores how AI, digital wearables, and medical innovation are moving healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. Dr. Ali also discusses the role of mentorship, the importance of asking “why,” and how curiosity drives breakthroughs in medicine and technology. You will also hear how a small screening study eventually helped influence legislation across multiple states and contributed to programs that have screened hundreds of thousands of young people for dangerous heart conditions. This episode offers a clear look at where artificial intelligence is headed in healthcare, and how physicians, technologists, and policymakers must work together to build a system focused on prevention, trust, and patient impact.

  5. Feb 17

    AI as a Force Multiplier: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care with Dr. Bruce Alan Kehr

    Dr. Hassan Tetteh sits down with Dr. Bruce Alan Kehr, founder and CEO of Potomac Psychiatry and HoloMD, to discuss the revolutionary concept of root cause psychiatry and the integration of AI in mental health care. Dr. Kehr introduces HoloMD's innovative AI agent, Dr. Holo, which serves as a force multiplier for mental health professionals, enabling daily patient monitoring and support between appointments. The conversation delves into how AI can address the challenges of treatment-resistant patients and improve access to mental health care for underserved populations. Dr. Kehr shares his vision for the future of AI in psychiatry, including potential FDA approval for treating homeless individuals and the development of AI as a mental health benefit. The episode highlights the importance of AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, human physicians, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of lived experience in patient care. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the potential of AI to revolutionize mental health care delivery and improve patient outcomes.

  6. 12/03/2024

    Empowering Patients: How Docsnap and AI Are Revolutionizing Healthcare

    In this episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Tetteh welcomes Dr. Anthony Mari, founder and CEO of Docsnap, a healthcare innovation company inspired by his family's journey through fragmented medical records during his daughter Molly's chronic illness. Dr. Mari shares the compelling story behind Docsnap, a platform designed to ensure seamless access to critical medical information for patients and providers alike. Together, Dr. Tetteh and Dr. Mari discuss the transformative potential of Docsnap in empowering patients as their own health advocates. They dive into the platform’s ability to aggregate medical records from different systems, eliminating redundancies, reducing medical errors, and improving care coordination—ultimately enhancing patient outcomes. Dr. Mari also explains how Docsnap leverages AI to promote patient care resources and improve the overall healthcare experience. Tune in to learn how Docsnap is revolutionizing patient-centered care and offering a solution to the challenges posed by fragmented health records, while also hearing about Molly's inspiring recovery and her role on the Docsnap team.

  7. 11/12/2024

    Bridging Disciplines: Dr. Ritu Agarwal on AI's Promise for Healthcare's Toughest Challenges (Part Two)

    In this thought-provoking continuation, Dr. Hassan Tetteh and Dr. Ritu Agarwal delve deeper into the future of AI in healthcare. Dr. Agarwal predicts accelerated adoption of AI technologies, while emphasizing the critical need for responsible implementation. The conversation explores the challenges of addressing systemic biases in healthcare through AI, with Dr. Agarwal highlighting the importance of representative data sets, rigorous model interrogation, and community engagement. The episode concludes with valuable advice for medical students, policymakers, and healthcare professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health. Listeners will gain insights into balancing innovation with ethical considerations and the transformative potential of AI in creating more equitable and effective healthcare systems.

  8. 11/05/2024

    Bridging Disciplines: Dr. Ritu Agarwal on AI's Promise for Healthcare's Toughest Challenges (Part One)

    In this episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Tetteh engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Ritu Agarwal, a distinguished expert bridging social science, data science, and technology in healthcare. Dr. Agarwal, the Co-Director of the Center for Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence at Johns Hopkins University, shares her journey in tackling healthcare's "wicked problems" through interdisciplinary approaches. She discusses strategies for fostering collaboration across academic silos and the mission of her groundbreaking center. The conversation delves into exciting developments in precision medicine and AI-driven digital therapeutics, exploring how these innovations could transform areas like diabetes care and medication adherence. Dr. Agarwal also highlights the unprecedented opportunities created by advances in data availability, computing power, and AI algorithms to revolutionize healthcare delivery and outcomes. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the future of digital health and the critical role of multidisciplinary teamwork in driving healthcare innovation.

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The future of healthcare is here. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Join Dr. Hassan Tetteh, a renowned cardiac surgeon and AI expert, as he explores the brave new world of smarter healthcare. Learn how AI can analyze massive amounts of data to enable precision medicine, predict outcomes, automate mundane tasks, and augment human capabilities. Hear insights from innovative leaders using AI to fight cancer, leverage genomic data, improve surgical techniques, and enhance access to care. This trailblazing podcast will give you an insider’s look at how AI is transforming healthcare right now—and what’s coming next. The possibilities are amazing, but we must implement AI thoughtfully and ethically. Together, through informed conversation, we can build a healthier future for all. Smarter Healthcare with AI with Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a production of Forbes Books.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Hassan Tetteh
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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