Podcast: AI and Radiologists—Partners in Progress or Rivals in Practice?
Dr. McKinney shares insights on how technology is reshaping his role, from diagnosis to prevention.
For several years, the field of radiology has been in flux, shifting and flexing with wave after wave of advanced technology. While the public speculated whether artificial intelligence (AI) might render radiologists obsolete, the experts were already harnessing its power to optimize workflows, alleviate burnout, improve patient care and redefine their roles within the health care team.
At the forefront of this transformation is Alexander McKinney, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and chief of service of radiology at UHealth — University of Miami Health System and Jackson Health System. He joined the latest “Inside U Miami Medicine” podcast to share his excitement about the incredible potential of AI in radiology.
“We’re energized,” Dr. Mckinney said of radiologists. “There’s so much imaging data out there. And now we finally have the ability to digest it all and put it to good use.”
Discover how AI is expediting scans by up to 30%, detecting critical findings within minutes and enabling immediate patient follow-ups — all while boosting satisfaction for both patients and providers. Dr. McKinney shares insights on how this revolutionary approach is reshaping radiology’s role from diagnosis to prevention.
He also broaches the concept of agentic AI—programs that autonomously perform tasks on behalf of a user. Will advocate AI agents soon master complex tasks such as coordinating care, interpreting medical data and interacting with health care providers?
Tune in to this episode to hear how these innovations are transforming health care, what they mean for the future of radiologists and why patients are embracing these changes with open arms.
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