This episode with Dr. William Wicks explores how Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab leverages artificial intelligence to tackle global healthcare challenges, from improving diagnostics and resource allocation to enabling scalable solutions like AI-powered retinal screenings. Drawing on his background as an MD, PhD, and MBA, Dr. Wicks discusses making complex research accessible, bridging technology with policy, and emphasizing the importance of public health, value-based care, and interdisciplinary approaches to create sustainable, equitable healthcare systems worldwide.

00:00 Intro

00:53 Inside Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab

07:26 Measuring Long-Term Impact

09:53 Choosing Healthcare Projects

17:05 The Best Healthcare Qualification

27:05 Global Public Health

30:25 Today’s Healthcare System Structure

37:48 Who Decides on New Medications?

43:35 The Question of Healthcare Costs

50:29 Emerging Trends in Global Health

54:38 The Future of Medicine

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