Singapore's AI Investment: How Singapore Opens Doors For 40+ Adults – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

Staying relevant I just gave a keynote at the European Congress of Cardiology in Vienna and now I'm on my way to Warsaw for another event. Great discussions are going on about how radiology is the medical specialty that could show the way for others about implementing AI. Talking of which: OpenAI is reportedly working on an advanced agent software, a tool to automate a range of complex tasks directly through users' devices. [According to The Information]( it will facilitate web-based tasks such as compiling public company data, crafting itineraries, and booking flight tickets, all with minimal human supervision. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [AI STRATEGY: NEW, FREE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA FOR ALL 40+ SINGAPOREANS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- It seems that Singapore will offer its citizens age 40 and above to pay for full time higher education diplomas to help them retrain, develop and adapt to a world with AI as in the light of so much new knowledge, jobs are becoming outdated. I'm wondering: Shall we adopt the same strategy for retraining/upgrading the healthcare workforce? Shall we inspire and incentivize physicians to go back to medical school and attend courses about AI? [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? That is a great example of a forward-thinking strategy. [AI OUTPERFORMS DOCTORS IN SUMMARIZING HEALTH RECORDS, STUDY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A recent study revealed that large language models (LLMs) outperform physicians in summarizing large volumes of electronic health record (EHR) data. While this showcases the impressive advancements of LLMs and their potential to enhance physician well-being, it also raises questions. The study found that 45% of summaries from the best LLMs were equivalent to and 36% surpassed those from medical experts. Additionally, LLMs scored higher in conciseness, correctness, and completeness during clinical evaluations. Moreover, the research emphasizes the importance of prompt engineering in optimizing LLM performance. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Why would physicians be expected to excel at summarizing clinical notes in the first place? Why is such a groundbreaking study hidden behind a paywall? What message does this send about the authors' intentions? [AI & DIGITAL HEALTH 2IN1: THE MEDICAL FUTURIST COURSE BUNDLE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn about both Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence in one bundle, getting two courses for the price of one. From covering the basic terms and concepts to introducing the use cases, discussing social and ethical implications and facing the greatest challenges - you will get up to speed in no time. [ENROLL HERE]( [THE 8 MOST OVERHYPED TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTHCARE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- As a futurist, I spend my days exploring the potential future of various technologies. Over the years, I've learned that it's easy to overhype advancements that don't always live up to the initial excitement. So, you might be curious: what technologies fall into this category? In this video, I've compiled 8 examples of overhyped technologies that I find particularly noteworthy. [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? It’s easy to find mindblowing concepts, studies, results, and promises in medicine every day. Optimism is great, but over-hype can actually damage viable, important endeavors. [WHAT DOES VIRTUAL FIRST MEAN IN HEALTHCARE?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- "Virtual first” healthcare refers to prioritizing remote or virtual access to medical services before in-person visits, leveraging digital tools for initial consultations. While related to telehealth and virtual visits, virtual first represents a distinct hybrid model that emphasizes optimizing care delivery by using both virtual and physical resources. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? This model presents accessibility and cost-saving benefits, but adoption has challenges, including potential disparities in care access. [OPENAI SHIFTS AI BATTLEGROUND TO SOFTWARE THAT OPERATES DEVICES, AUTOMATES TASKS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- It's one thing how a large language model like ChatGPT can help a physician in their daily job by automating repetitive, data-based and administrative tasks. But asking it to do stuff on your behalf would be a new level and this is what OpenAI is reportedly working on. Users could ask ChatGPT to find e-mails on their GMail account from x person and summarize all of those in a two paragraphs long text. Or it could book travel arrangements for a conference. Or fill out insurance forms. The list is endless when the app can get access to all the apps we are using. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? For this, we have to put enormous amounts of trust into OpenAI that they wouldn't exploit our precious data. I'm not sure if the company has gained that trust level yet. [FDA-APPROVED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML)-ENABLED MEDICAL DEVICES: AN UPDATED LANDSCAPE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Currently, radiology is the absolute winner of the AI revolution, at least based on a recent study that analyzed all the FDA-approved, AI-based medical technologies. "The study (...) notes an underrepresentation of pediatric-focused devices and trials, suggesting an opportunity for expansion in this demographic. Moreover, the geographical limitation of clinical trials, primarily within the United States, points to a need for more globally inclusive trials to encompass diverse patient demographics." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Such studies provide a vision of the future of our profession. 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