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AI and Infectious Disease with Dr. John Hanna | AMCAIM Podcast
How is artificial intelligence transforming the way clinicians diagnose, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases? In this episode of the American College of AI and Medicine (AMCAIM) Podcast, Dr. Melvin Elchehabi and Ann Bilyew welcome Dr. John Hanna, Associate Chief Health Information Officer (CHIO) at ECU Health and board-certified infectious disease physician and clinical informatician.
Drawing from his unique background in infectious diseases, clinical informatics, and digital health leadership, Dr. Hanna explores how AI is improving clinical decision support, antimicrobial stewardship, predictive analytics, outbreak surveillance, and the integration of intelligent technologies into everyday patient care. The discussion also examines the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding AI adoption in healthcare.
Whether you’re a physician, healthcare executive, researcher, informatician, or simply interested in the future of medicine, this conversation offers valuable insights into one of healthcare’s most rapidly evolving fields.
About our guest:
Dr. John Hanna serves as Associate Chief Health Information Officer at ECU Health, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital health, and clinical innovation. He completed fellowships in both Infectious Diseases and Clinical Informatics at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is board certified in Clinical Informatics. Dr. Hanna is passionate about leveraging AI and data-driven technologies to improve patient outcomes, enhance clinical workflows, and advance the future of healthcare.
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