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This course delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare, focusing on patient data management. Learners will explore the ethical and policy considerations surrounding AI applications in clinical and public health settings. The course emphasizes the significance of data quality and the potential impact of bias on clinical decision support systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI and machine learning tools, including natural language processing (NLP) applications for clinical note summarization. Additionally, the course covers the integration of AI with electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical decision support systems, equipping learners with the knowledge to leverage AI for improved patient outcomes.
Discover the AI and machine learning tools transforming healthcare, including NLP for clinical notes, predictive analytics, and AI integration with EHRs.
C3M1L1.1 Lecture Overview and Introduction to AI & ML in Healthcare•2 minutes
C3M1L1.2 Clinical Applications of AI & ML in Healthcare•2 minutes
C3M1L1.3 AI & ML in Research & Precision Medicine•3 minutes
C3M1L1.4 Generative AI in Healthcare•3 minutes
C3M1L1.5 Operational & Public Health Impact•4 minutes
C3M1L2.1 Lecture Overview and Natural Language Processing in Healthcare•2 minutes
C3M1L2.2 Case Study - CareScore AI – NLP Documentation for Medical Training•2 minutes
C3M1L2.3 Generative AI for Patient Engagement & Telehealth•3 minutes
C3M1L2.4 Case Study – AI-Enabled Telehealth for Heart Failure Management•2 minutes
C3M1L2.5 Dynamic Case Generation for Medical Training•3 minutes
C3M1L2.6 Case Study – AI Case Generator for Medical Education•2 minutes
C3M1L2.7 Integration with EHRs & Clinical Decision Support•2 minutes
C3M1L3.1 Lecture Overview and Introduction to AI Agents•1 minute
C3M1L3.2 Why Healthcare Needs AI Agents•3 minutes
C3M1L3.3 Single Agent vs Multi-Agent Workflows•3 minutes
C3M1L3.4 Core Coordination Mechanisms•2 minutes
C3M1L3.5 FIPA Standards and Enabling Mechanisms•2 minutes
C3M1L3.6 Example 1 - MedAgentSim: Multi-Agent Virtual Patient Simulation•3 minutes
C3M1L3.7 Example 2 - AI-Driven EHR Coordination Inspired by Multi-Agent Design•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 80 minutes
Syllabus•10 minutes
Module 1 Overview•10 minutes
Module 1 Readings•60 minutes
2 assignments•Total 95 minutes
Module 1 Check Your Knowledge•5 minutes
Generative AI vs. AI Agents for Workflow•90 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Meet & Greet•10 minutes
AI Ethics, Bias and Responsible Deployment
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
Explore the ethical and policy considerations for AI in healthcare, including regulatory requirements and guidelines. Understand the importance of high-quality data and how bias can impact clinical decision support and patient care.
What's included
28 videos2 readings2 assignments
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28 videos•Total 80 minutes
C3M2L1.1 Lecture Overview and Framing AI Ethics in Healthcare•2 minutes
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