A General Surgeon, Primary Care Physician, Hospitalist and Emergency Physician Walk into a Boardroom to Purchase AI Solutions

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference On Demand

2025 Clinical Informatics Conference Health Systems Presentation

Presentation Time: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Abstract Keywords: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Innovation in Digital Care, Coordination Across the Continuum of Care, Cross Setting Collaboration, High Reliability Organizations (HRO)/Lean organizations
Primary Track: AI and Care Outcomes
Programmatic Theme: Organizational Challenges

In the long run, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to help curb ballooning U.S. healthcare costs, but significant investment in research and development is essential to scale implementation for specific use cases. Academic Health Systems (AHSs) face resource constraints and competing priorities, with physicians advocating for AI models to enhance efficiency and care quality, while reducing burnout. The health AI market is rapidly expanding, with one major electronic health record provider planning AI deployment for 60 use cases. However, with the return on investment still uncertain, AHSs must carefully prioritize resource allocation for AI initiatives.

We propose a panel discussion featuring physician experts from the emergency department, operating room, outpatient clinic, and inpatient ward to debate AI's role in their fields. Moderated by a chief medical officer skeptical of AI, the session will identify cross-specialty synergies and examine the balance between safely implementing AI and driving innovation in patient care. Framed as a scenario where physicians lobby hospital leadership, the discussion will provide actionable insights for health system leaders, practicing physicians, industry experts, and academic informaticians.

Moderator:
Brian Clay, MD
University of California San Diego Health

Speakers:
Nicolas Kahl, MD
UC San Diego Health

Marshall Frieden, M.D.
UC San Diego Health

Sean Perez, MD
University of California San Diego Health

Roderick Eguilos, DO
University of California, Irvine

Authors:
Nicolas Kahl, MD - UC San Diego Health; Marshall Frieden, M.D. - UC San Diego Health; Sean Perez, MD - University of California San Diego Health; Eileen Kim, MD - University of California San Diego Health; Brian Clay, MD - University of California San Diego Health;