Dr. Sahar Hashmi Advocates for Sustainable AI Infrastructure at Japan Conference to Transform Healthcare Delivery Systems
The conference in Japan began with a panel discussion featuring experts from diverse fields, including academics, startups, and AI specialists, on the topic of sustainable healthcare delivery systems. Dr. Sahar Hashmi, a physician, an AI expert, systems design and data analytics specialist, and CEO of a consulting firm in Boston, provided insights on how advancing technologies can be harnessed to develop a sustainable healthcare delivery system.
Dr. Sahar Hashmi proposed establishing a robust AI infrastructure by designing and implementing sustainable AI centers, utilizing three key strategies:
- Design, Develop, and Implement Innovative AI Centers: Create AI centers across healthcare systems where multiple hospitals can benefit from innovative AI applications under one umbrella. This centralized approach aims to maximize the impact of AI across various fields.
- Integrate EMR Systems on a Unified Platform: Develop a platform to securely consolidate patient data from Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. This platform would offer predictive analytics for patient management and recommend lifestyle changes based on comprehensive data analytics and data-driven decision making. She acknowledged how Japan has already made significant advancements in its EMR systems, and similar efforts in the US are incorporating AI to enhance patient access and create a sustainable platform for healthcare stakeholders.
- Fostering Collaborations Across Healthcare Systems: Encourage research, healthcare business partnerships, and innovative treatments that benefit patient populations across different backgrounds and economic statuses.
Dr. Sahar Hashmi concluded:
“Digital health existed for many years before the COVID-19 pandemic, but its potential became particularly evident as hospital systems and physicians worldwide adopted digital apps to assist patients, with many young medical professionals working tirelessly to save lives. We should not wait for another crisis to recognize AI’s advantages in healthcare. Instead, we should proactively seek collaborations to build a sustainable and enhanced AI infrastructure for healthcare delivery, where businesses, research, and collaboration can thrive under one unified umbrella.”
When asked if AI would replace healthcare providers, Dr. Hashmi responded with a smile:
“I don’t believe AI will replace providers but rather augment their performance; however, physicians who utilize and implement AI will likely benefit more than those who do not.”
Dr. Hashmi was also asked about patient remote monitoring technologies, hospital-at-home models, and the potential role of generative AI in enhancing the quality of care. Her insights sparked an engaging and dynamic discussion among the conference attendees in Japan.
Dr. Sahar Hashmi can be reached at:
https://www.myriad-consulting-llc.com
+1617-580-6760 (WhatsApp available on this number)