John Halamka

Boston

As president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, I lead a portfolio of new digital platform businesses focused on transforming health. Views expressed are my own.

Articles

Digital Twin Technology Has Potential to Redefine Care

1 month ago | mayomagazine.mayoclinic.org | John Halamka |Paul Cerrato |Tehrene Firman

John D. Halamka, M.D., M.S., is the Dwight and Dian Diercks President, Mayo Clinic Platform, and Michael D. Brennan, M.D., President's Strategic Initiative Professor. Paul Cerrato, M.A., is a senior research analyst and communications specialist. Imagine if you could create a digital clone of yourself that can be used to test various treatment options to determine which one is best for your real self. As strange as this may sound, it’s no longer in the realm of science fiction.
The Healing Power of Kindness and Music: Transforming Lives

Nov 21, 2024 | newsdirectory3.com | Paul Cerrato |John Halamka

Kindness and Music: Paths to HealingBy Paul Cerrato, MA, and John Halamka, M.D.Kindness and music have therapeutic benefits. Acts of kindness improve mental health. The American Psychiatric Association states that kindness can reduce depression and anxiety. An experiment showed that patients who performed acts of kindness reported the best improvement in their symptoms, compared to those who socialized or underwent therapy. Research indicates kindness boosts happiness and self-esteem.
Generative AI: Pulling Back the Curtain, Part 2

Aug 6, 2024 | healthsystemcio.com | John Halamka

Many observers are puzzled by the fact that AI-driven chatbots can be smart and dumb at the same time. On the one hand, they are sometimes capable of solving really difficult medical diagnostic puzzles. But sometimes they struggle to perform straightforward mathematical calculations that old school computers and calculators can easily do. This dichotomy is the result of a basic difference between the two types of technology.
"Filter Bubbles": The Quest to Prevent Algorithms from Running Amok

Jul 19, 2024 | healthsystemcio.com | John Halamka

Most film and TV fans are happy when their favorite streaming service recommends a good movie based on their previous viewing habits. Welcome to the age of algorithms. Unfortunately, although these recommendation models may provide entertaining options that you hadn’t considered, there’s a price to be paid: They usually reinforce one’s narrow view of the world of arts and entertainment.
Addressing "Shortcomings": Leveraging AI to Predict the Onset of Sepsis

May 17, 2024 | healthsystemcio.com | John Halamka

The statistics are troubling: Almost 49 million patients worldwide develop sepsis annually and about 11 million die from the complication. While there are several protocols for detecting it, these often fall short, which is why data scientists and developers are trying to create AI-driven algorithms to predict the condition early on.
"Like Herding Cats": Making a Case for AI Assurance Labs

Apr 10, 2024 | healthsystemcio.com | John Halamka

With so many developers launching AI algorithms, end users worry that they may be investing in useless – or harmful – technology. Academic medical centers, technology companies, and federal agencies have joined forces to address the challenge. If you have been following recent developments in the digital health space, you no doubt recall the recent executive order from President Joe Biden that spelled out a set of guidelines for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI algorithms.
Data, AI, and Patient Outcomes: Inside the Mayo Clinic Platform

Mar 14, 2024 | cxotalk.com | Michael Krigsman |John Halamka

How are data, platforms, and AI transforming healthcare? In CXOTalk episode 829, host Michael Krigsman talks to visionary leader Dr. John Halamka, President of the Mayo Clinic Platform. Learn about:The Power of Data and Platforms: Uncover how massive datasets and healthcare platforms fuel medical breakthroughs and reimagine care delivery. AI's Transformational Role: Explore AI applications in healthcare, from advanced diagnostics to personalized treatment recommendations and precision medicine.
Data and AI Improve Patient Outcomes at the Mayo Clinic

Mar 14, 2024 | cxotalk.com | Michael Krigsman |John Halamka

Michael Krigsman: Today, on episode 829 of CXOTalk, we're discussing the intersection of health, data platforms and AI with Dr. John Halamka. He is truly, and I'm not exaggerating, a towering figure in this field. John, you're president now of the Mayo Clinic platform. Please tell us about the focus of your work. John Halamka: I have been in academia and healthcare for 40 years. And what do you learn over those 40 years? The pace of innovation, the dissemination of new ideas, is slow, right?
Is the Future of AI in Good Hands?

Mar 7, 2024 | healthsystemcio.com | John Halamka

Some technologists worry that the latest AI systems have the potential to outsmart their makers and enslave humanity. They’re ignoring more realistic technological concerns that challenge the healthcare community. Dave: Open the pod bay doors, HAL. HAL: I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that. Dave: What’s the problem? HAL: I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do. Dave: What are you talking about, HAL? HAL: This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
Health AI Assurance Laboratories-Reply

Feb 12, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Nigam H. Shah |John Halamka

Health AI Assurance Laboratories—Reply A Nationwide Network of Health AI Assurance Laboratories Nigam H. Shah, MBBS, PhD; John D. Halamka, MD, MS; Suchi Saria, PhD; Michael Pencina, PhD; Troy Tazbaz, BS; Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP; Alison Callahan, PhD; Hailey Hildahl, BS; Brian Anderson, MD Health AI Assurance Laboratories William W.