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Conclusion

The use of AI in healthcare has many strengths, including the ability to analyze vast amounts of patient
data quickly and accurately, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency in healthcare delivery.
However, there are also vulnerabilities that must be addressed, such as the security of patient data, the
potential for bias, and the risk of violating patient privacy. To address these concerns, healthcare
providers must ensure that they have robust data security measures in place, be transparent with patients
about data usage, and ensure unbiased AI algorithms. By doing so, the potential benefits of AI in
healthcare can be realized while protecting the confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship and the
privacy of patient health information.

About the Author

Ed is IT Professional with over 10 years of experience leading teams, launching
new technologies and managing complex IT projects. Throughout his career,
Ed has overseen datacenter operations, corporate helpdesks, networks, data
storage and cloud applications, for clinical, business and academic systems.

At Advocare, Ed leads an Information Services Department serving over 2,500
employees and 600+ healthcare providers. His team is responsible for the
delivery of all IT services to nearly 200 Advocare Care Center offices. One of
Ed’s key initiatives includes the implementation of electronic health record
(EHR) platform that allows Advocate patients to access their healthcare records via a secure internet and
mobile app.

Prior to Advocate, Ed held various IT roles with Jefferson University Hospital and Kennedy Health. Ed
holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Joseph’s University, including certification
in the University’s Leadership Development Program. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Information
Technology from Thomas Edison State University. He maintains the Project Management Professional
certification and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

You can reach Ed at LinkedIn and through Advocare, LLC website.

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