AI and Digital Technologies in Healthcare

Prof Patrice Francois Boursier, Programme Director (Health Informatics & Analytics), International Medical University | Dr Raymond Choy, Co-Founder & CEO, DOC2US

01-Apr-21 16:00

AI and Digital Technologies in Healthcare

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Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are attractive buzzwords in healthcare today. The current hype is preceded by decades of work in using computer science and data analytics to provide solutions for medical research and healthcare. With our guests Prof Patrice Francois Boursier, Programme Director (Health Informatics & Analytics), International Medical University; and Dr Raymond Choy, Co-Founder & CEO, DOC2US, we look at the big questions in AI and digital health. We also explore what are the advancements that have improved healthcare, as well as the hurdles that remain in making AI and digital health a reality.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases & Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Medical Innovation and Technology, Science

Tags: The Bigger Picture, Health & Living, artificial intelligence, digital health, telemedicine, IoT,

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