AI in Healthcare | Stanford Medicine

A fast-paced Stanford Healthcare AI podcast episode with Optum Insight CEO Sandeep Dadlani exploring how large healthcare enterprises are actually using AI today. The conversation covers the shift from simple chatbots to long-running agentic workflows, the exploding costs and risks of LLM tokens, model choice and “lock-in” (including GLM 5.2), and why AI is rapidly becoming the business, not just a project. 

Recorded on location at Stanford Medicine’s Health AI Week, Matt Lungren and Justin Norden sit down with leaders from healthcare, life sciences, and industry to separate hype from progress in medical AI. Guests: Sue Sheridan, President and CEO, Patients for Patient Safety US Chris Boerner, Board Chair and CEO, Bristol Myers Squibb Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare, NVIDIA Ed Kim (Edward Sanghyun Kim), Physician-in-Chief and Senior Vice President, City of Hope Orange County Arati Prabhakar, Former Science and Technology Advisor to President Biden and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Guest DJ Patil, former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, along with hosts Matthew Lungren and Justin Norden, highlight the explosive growth of tools like Open Evidence and GPT for clinicians, rising patient engagement, and the moral question of whether powerful AI should be gated or widely accessible.

In this episode of the Stanford AI and Healthcare podcast, hosts Matt Lungren and Justin Norden interview Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair of Medicine at UCSF and author of The Digital Doctor and The Giant Leap.  Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE

This episode explores the rapid, bottom‑up adoption of AI in healthcare, featuring co-founder and general partner at Town Hall Ventures and former CMS (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) administrator Andy Slavitt. Along with hosts Justin Norden and Matt Lungren, Andy discusses the evolving LLM landscape, why many clinicians use AI daily despite organizational resistance, and why leaders can’t delegate AI literacy. They examine regulatory challenges, CMS’s new access model that directly rewards effective AI, and how the same tools doctors use are empowering patients to manage their own health. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner at Town Hall Ventures

In this latest episode of Stanford's AI in Healthcare series, Dr. Syed Mohiuddian, Chief #AI Transformation Officer at UnitedHealth Group, joins the Matt and Justin to discuss how #artificialintelligence is reshaping modern medicine. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Hosts:Matt Lungren, Stanford University: https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Dr. Syed Mohiuddin, SVP, Chief AI Transformation and Strategy Officer at UnitedHealth Group

In this episode, hosts of Stanford's AI in Healthcare Series, Matt Lungren and Justin Norden, are joined by guest, Dr. Shantanu Nundy. The trio explore the rapid adoption of #AI in healthcare, the challenges of real-world monitoring, and the FDA’s evolving regulatory approach. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Hosts:Matt Lungren, Stanford University:  https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Physician, Technologist, and Advisor to the #FDA on AI

In this episode, hosts Matt Lundgren and Justin Norden, and special guest Seth Hain, Senior Vice President of R&D at Epic explore the latest advancements in AI models, including #GPT5, and their impact on healthcare. The trio discuss the challenges of benchmarking AI in medicine, the integration of #AI into clinical workflows, and the development of specialized models like Cosmos for predictive healthcare. They also addresses the implications of AI-driven deskilling, the evolving relationship between human expertise and AI, and the future of user experience in healthcare technology. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Hosts:Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Seth Hain, Senior Vice President of R&D, Epic

In this episode, hosts Matt Lungren and Justin Norden welcome Kimberly Powell from Nvidia, who shares insights from her two-decade journey spearheading AI innovations in healthcare. They discuss recent AI advancements, the growing sophistication of patient interactions with AI models, and the shift toward employing robotics and digital tools in clinical settings. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Kimberly Powell, Vice President / General Manager, NVIDIA

In this latest episode, hosts Justin Norden and Matthew Lungren, along with Microsoft Research President Peter Lee, discuss cutting-edge AI developments, focusing on model performance, post-training compute, and healthcare applications. The conversation explores emerging AI technologies, benchmarking challenges, and innovative approaches to medical diagnostics. Lee highlights research on sequential diagnosis, AI agents, and the potential of AI to reduce administrative burdens in healthcare. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research

In this 5th episode of the Stanford AI in Medicine podcast, hosts Justin Norden and Matthew Lungren and guest Dr. Jessica Mega explore AI's revolutionary potential in medicine, discussing its applications across diagnostic tools, drug discovery, and patient care. The conversation highlights the importance of developing AI platforms that integrate into clinical workflows, providing comprehensive patient insights. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Hosts:Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Dr. Jessica Mega, Stanford University, MD, MPH

In this fourth episode of the Stanford AI in Medicine series, hosts Justin Norden and Matthew Lungren, and guest, Dr. Eric Topol of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, explore the transformative potential of #AI in healthcare, discussing how advanced technologies can revolutionize medical education, disease prevention, and patient empowerment. Drawing from his expertise in genomics and precision medicine, Dr. Topol reveals how AI can enable personalized health strategies, early disease detection, and individualized longevity approaches. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Hosts:Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Dr. Eric Topol, Scripps Research Translational Institute

In this third episode of the Stanford AI in Healthcare podcast, hosts Justin Norden and Matthew Lungren, along with guest Dr. Amy Abernethy, Co-Founder of Highlander Health explore the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. Diving deep into the current capabilities of language models, the discussion tackles critical questions about AI adoption, clinical integration, and the evolving role of physicians. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Hosts:Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Dr. Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D., Co-founder, Highlander Health

In the second episode of the Stanford AI in Medicine podcast, hosts Justin Norden and Matthew Lungren, along with guest Dr. Graham Walker, Co-Director of Advanced Development at Kaiser, discuss the latest developments in AI models, particularly GPT-4.5. They highlight the incremental improvements in AI performance, the hallucination rate, and the growing trust in AI-generated content. The conversation also covers the increasing use of AI in healthcare, including for clinical decision support and medical education. They also debate the potential for AI to prescribe medications and the need for regulatory frameworks. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Dr. Graham Walker, Co-Director of Advanced Development at Kaiser Permanente

Join Matt Lungren and Justin Norden, faculty members at Stanford University, as they explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in healthcare. In this special episode, they are joined by Troy Tazbaz, the Former Head of Digital Health at the FDA, for a comprehensive and thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of AI, medicine, and regulation. Stanford Online, in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Health Education, is brought to you by the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education. Learn more about Stanford's Healthcare AI programs: https://stanford.io/3NEt7uE Matt Lungren, Stanford University - https://profiles.stanford.edu/matthew...Justin Norden, Stanford University - https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jus...Guest Speaker: Troy Tazbaz, Former Head of Digital Health for the FDA