Spec-01 - How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Healthcare

Friday, May 2, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM EST

Location: Gatlin B

CE: .75

Moderator(s)

Samer Narouze, MD, PhD, MMM

Chief Division of Pain Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland OH
Akron, Ohio, United States

Anand Rao, PhD, MBA (he/him/his)

Distinguished Service Professor of Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Disclosure(s):

Samer Narouze: No relevant disclosure to display

Anand Srinivasa Rao, PhD, MBA: No financial relationships to disclose

Understand the transformative potential of AI and Generative AI in healthcare: Gain a clear, non-technical understanding of how AI and large language models are reshaping clinical care, research, and medical innovation—with a focus on relevance to perioperative and pain medicine
Evaluate cutting-edge AI applications in anesthesiology and pain management: Explore real-world use cases—such as AI-driven risk prediction, image interpretation, and personalized pain protocols—and assess their clinical value, safety, and potential impact on workflow and outcomes
Prepare for responsible and effective adoption of AI in clinical practice: Learn how to critically assess AI tools for safety and efficacy, engage in interdisciplinary innovation, and stay ahead of regulatory, ethical, and practical developments in the evolving AI landscape

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST

How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Healthcare
Speaker: Anand Srinivasa Rao, PhD, MBA (he/him/his) – Carnegie Mellon University
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST

Q&A, Adjournment and Transition to Next Session