IFM | The Role of AI in Primary Care

09/10/2025 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 116
IFM | The Role of AI in Primary Care

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In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we speak with Karen Johnson, Vice President of Practice Advancement at AAFP, and Drs. Brent Sugimoto and Jennifer Pena. The discussion focuses on the integration of AI in primary care, addressing AI's potential to alleviate administrative burdens, enhance patient care, and improve clinician workflows. The guests share personal experiences, challenges, and the future outlook for AI in health care, emphasizing the need for clinician involvement in AI development and the importance of building trust and transparency between technology developers and healthcare professionals.    Topics By Timestamp 00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine 00:11 Meet the Experts 01:35 Choosing Primary Care: Personal Stories 03:38 The Role of AI in Primary Care 05:35 Real-World AI Applications in Healthcare 11:13 Challenges and Barriers in AI Implementation 14:19 Building Bridges: Collaboration Between Clinicians and AI Developers 18:36 Future Directions and Stakeholder Actions 23:24 Conclusion and Resources   Additional Resources https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/managing-your-practice/artificial-intelligence.html https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/practice-management/ai-in-family-medicine-transforming-your-practice.html   Disclaimer: Copyright 2025. AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP.  The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.  AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use.  Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise.  AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.