Michael S. Davis, MD, MBA, MHA, FACS, presented “The Intersection of Information Technology and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges” at the 27th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice conference on September 24, 2023.
How to cite: Davis, Michael S. “The Intersection of Information Technology and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges.” September 2023. Accessed Aug 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/the-intersection-of-information-technology-and-healthcare-opportunities-and-challenges/
The Intersection of Information Technology and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges – Summary
Dr. Davis outlines the ways IT is revolutionizing healthcare delivery. He highlights the role of electronic health records (EHRs), which improve accessibility, accuracy, and coordination of medical information. He notes the adoption of telemedicine, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its role in providing convenient, accessible, and cost-effective care.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are components of the future of healthcare. Dr. Davis explains their applications in predictive analytics, personalized medicine, and diagnostic imaging, where AI algorithms can detect patterns. However, Dr. Davis does not overlook the challenges posed by integrating IT into healthcare, addressing data privacy and security concerns.
Dr. Davis acknowledges the significant initial investment required for IT infrastructure and training but argues that the long-term benefits justify these costs. He advocates for continued investment and innovation in healthcare IT to sustain and enhance its positive impact.
About The 27th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice:
Presented by co-chairs Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, and Michael Coburn, MD, FACS, the Innovations in Urologic Practice conference provides a detailed review and commentary on multiple genitourinary and urologic diseases. Among the featured oncological topics are bladder cancer and immunotherapies, as well as upper tract cancer management, prostate cancer, including state-of-the-art imaging, focal therapy, and MRI. Experts also discuss new tools and techniques for nephrectomy and treating advanced renal cell carcinoma. In terms of general urological approaches, the conference also includes pelvic reconstruction and trauma; men’s health topics like male infertility, andrology, and sexual dysfunction; OAB and voiding dysfunctions; and ways to diagnose and treat infections in the urology patient.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael S. Davis, MD, MBA, MHA, FACS, is a professor in the Department of Surgery and is chief of the Division of Urology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He serves as the surgical director of renal transplant surgery and the vice chair of clinical affairs for the Department of Surgery at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
Dr. Davis earned his MD from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine where he also completed his internship in surgery and his residency in urology. He completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Davis earned an MBA from the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and he earned an MHA from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Dr. Davis is a practicing urologist who treats patients in the Albuquerque area. He specializes in kidney transplantation and urologic oncology. Dr. Davis has been an active member of the American Urological Association since 2003. He is also an active member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
