Interviews

Conversations with the people governing clinical AI

Health system leaders, regulators, and builders on what it actually takes to deploy AI safely in care.

Beyond Intelligence: Building AI That Understands Healthcare

The growing adoption of AI in healthcare is prompting new questions about how these technologies can work effectively within complex health systems. CHARGE spoke with Sean about the evolving role of data, technology, and AI, covering operational context, AI governance, workflow integration, structured knowledge, AI agents, and the path toward scalable adoption.

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Governing the AI Revolution: Building a Safer, More Responsible Future for AI in Medicine

Melvin Speisman

As artificial intelligence moves rapidly into clinical practice, CHARGE spoke with Melvin Speisman, President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine, about how physicians, health systems, and policymakers can navigate the opportunities and risks of AI in healthcare. The conversation explores patient safety, physician education, responsible governance, ambient AI, health equity, and the need for clinicians to help shape the future of AI in medicine.

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Guardrails, Not Roadblocks: Navigating Responsible AI Transformation in Healthcare

Mayil Dharmarajan

As healthcare organizations move from AI experimentation toward broader adoption, CHARGE spoke with Mayil Dharmarajan, senior data, analytics, and AI leader, about what it takes to turn AI capabilities into sustainable, meaningful impact. The conversation explores data foundations, organizational readiness, workflow integration, and the strategic considerations shaping the adoption of AI across healthcare.

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AI and the Future of Clinical Practice: Joshua Lampert on How AI Can Augment Clinicians and Improve Healthcare Delivery

Joshua Lampert, MD

To explore the challenges of AI adoption, CHARGE spoke with Joshua Lampert, MD, Director of Cardiovascular AI at Mount Sinai’s Windreich Department of AI and Human Health, in a wide-ranging interview which touched on AI sycophancy, autonomous implementation, and human-AI partnership.

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The Future of Responsible AI in Healthcare: Andrew Borkowski on Building Safe, Governed, and Responsible AI in Healthcare

Andrew A. Borkowsi, MD

An expansive conversation covering the governance programs Borkowski spearheaded at VA Sunshine, his thoughts on the post AI deployment monitoring gap, and increasingly archaic medical curricula.

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Building Trust in Healthcare AI: Jason G. Cooper on Governance, Consent, and the Clinician–Patient Relationship

Jason G. Cooper

A wide-ranging conversation with veteran Chief Technology, Analytics & AI Officer Jason G. Cooper on trust, human-in-the-loop, prior authorization, and the case for a unified federal AI framework.

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Inside AI Governance: Mila Orlovsky on Aligning AI Innovation with Health System Strategy

Mila Orlovsky

From vendor hype to real-world impact - Mila Orlovsky shares how health systems actually evaluate, govern, and implement AI at scale.

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AI on the Frontlines: Dr. Alexandra Rabotin on Ambient Scribes, Language Equity, and Real-World Workflow Challenges

Dr. Alexandra Rabotin

Dr. Alexandra Rabotin shares what ambient AI scribes look like in real clinical workflows, from bilingual encounters to safety-net settings.

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Clinical Perspectives on AI: Dr. Uwe Fischer on the Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating AI into Care

Dr. Uwe Fischer

A vascular surgeon’s view on the risks, opportunities, and governance of AI in clinical care.

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Clinical Reality Check: Dr. Sarah Gebauer on Aligning AI Innovation with the Realities of Clinical Care

Dr. Sarah Gebauer

How do we move AI from promise to practice in healthcare? Dr. Sarah Gebauer unpacks what’s really holding systems back.

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Securing AI in Healthcare: Dr. Jan Clusmann on the Hidden Risks of AI Manipulation to Patient Safety

Dr. Jan Clusmann

Dr. Jan Clusmann on the hidden risks of AI manipulation to patient safety.

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Leading the CHARGE: AI Leadership Insights Series #4

Helen Lu

Helen Lu, a clinical informatics leader, discusses challenges small health systems face in adopting AI to enhance patient care.

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Leading the CHARGE: AI Leadership Insights Series #3

Dr. Eyal Klang

Generative AI is reshaping healthcare. Dr. Eyal Klang shares how to harness it safely.

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Leading the CHARGE: AI Leadership Insights Series #2

Mitch Kwiatkowski

Learn how healthcare can navigate AI risks and build trust with expert insights from Mitch Kwiatkowski.

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Leading the CHARGE: AI Leadership Insights Series

Dr. Deepti Pandita

Dr. Deepti Pandita, CMIO at UCI Health, shares insights on driving safe and effective AI governance in healthcare.