Pressure Points is a webinar series jointly presented by The Studio and the Advanced Learning Academy at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, aimed at providing insights into the intricacies of the health care industry.
The integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare has significantly transformed how organizations gather and interpret data. It is now also influencing the development processes within the sector. Innovations such as large language models, AI agents, and low-code platforms are empowering health care professionals to design workflows, develop applications, and create prototypes. This evolution raises critical considerations for healthcare executives regarding what innovations to develop, purchase, and expand upon. The recent Pressure Points event delved into the rapid advancements in AI, beyond mere exploratory coding, and highlighted emerging best practices alongside the challenges organizations face when adopting agentic AI tools.
Notable speakers included:
- Aman Bhandari, serving as the Chief AI and Analytics Officer at SCAN Group - John Brownstein, the Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Boston Children’s Hospital - Heather Mattie, a Biostatistics lecturer at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Co-Director of several courses focused on responsible AI in healthcare - Trishan Panch, CEO of LUNRStudio, Executive Chair and Chief Strategy Officer at Lumin Health, and Co-director of multiple courses addressing AI’s role in healthcare transformation
The session was moderated by Rifat Atun, who holds the position of Vice Dean for Non-Degree Education and Innovation at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
