In this episode, Julie and Vijay discuss the transformative potential of AI in the healthcare industry, an area traditionally resistant to technological adoption. They dive into the grand challenges facing healthcare AI builders and explore the immediate and long-term impacts AI could have on healthcare. Topics covered: 00:00 - Introduction to the potential of AI in healthcare 00:16 - Immediate impacts of AI: Technology and human adoption 01:36 - Addressing labor shortages and technology burdens in healthcare 02:50 - The importance of behavior change and scaling proven solutions 04:14 - Use cases for AI in healthcare: Administrative and clinical applications 06:08 - Automating revenue cycle management and payment flows 08:08 - Enhancing healthcare scheduling and reducing waste 10:16 - The role of AI in optimizing healthcare systems 11:36 - Integrating AI into electronic health records (EHR) for better patient stories 13:40 - The potential of AI co-pilots for doctors and nurses 16:18 - Regulatory considerations for AI in healthcare 18:14 - The concept of an AI doctor and the future of AI in clinical decision-making 20:40 - Always-on clinical trial infrastructure powered by AI Resources: Find Julie on X: https://x.com/julesyoo Find Vijay on X: https://x.com/vijaypande Learn more about a16z Bio+Health: https://a16z.com/bio-health/ Learn more about Raising Health: https://a16z.com/podcasts/raising-health/ Stay Updated: Find a16z Bio+Health on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a16z-bio-health Find a16z Bio+Health on X: https://x.com/a16zBioHealth Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://raisinghealth.simplecast.com/ Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.