Mayo Clinic sees AI as 'transformative force' in health care, appoints Dr. Bhavik Patel as chief AI officer
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Radiologist Bhavik Patel, M.D., was recently named chief AI officer for Mayo Clinic Arizona. Fox News Digital spoke to Patel about his role's core functions.
Dr. Richard Gray, CEO of Mayo Clinic Arizona, announced the hire on LinkedIn, noting the organization has only "begun to scratch the surface of AI's potential in medicine." "The chief AI officer is not just a technocrat, but a visionary leader." "AI can pinpoint details that make a significant difference in diagnosis and treatment." "By recognizing AI’s limitations and actively working to address them, we can harness AI's potential while safeguarding the core values of our health care system." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
In his new role, Patel will lead Mayo Clinic’s Advanced AI and Innovation Hub.
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