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Signal and Symptoms Podcast

Harvey Castro MD, Junaid Kalia MD, & Edward Marx

Three healthcare AI experts who"ve watched millions wasted on failed projects. Dr. Harvey Castro, Dr. Junaid Kalia, Edward Marx, and guest experts cover all things healthcare AI - from digital transformation to clinical reality. Every Tuesday, we diagnose real failures, reveal what actually works, and help you avoid the expensive mistakes we"ve seen repeated everywhere. Because when AI decisions affect patient care, getting it right isn"t optional.

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17:16

Mindset, Audits, & Equity: What’s REALLY Slowing Down...

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2025/11/18

If AI is the future of healthcare, why is its adoption moving at a glacial speed?In this episode, Sherri Douville, CEO of Medigram and Chair of the Trustworthy Technology and Innovation Consortium (TTIC), argues the true bottleneck is not technology, but a crisis of accountability. She explains that systems—even those that are FDA-approved and cyber-secure —stall because hospital leadership lacks robust governance frameworks to properly evaluate solutions and grant final approval for patient

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18:50

What Keeps a Pediatric AI Pioneer Up at Night (It's...

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2025/11/09

What if the biggest threat to the future of medicine isn't AI—but our refusal to use it?That's exactly what keeps Dr. Anthony Chang up at night. As founder of Intelligence-Based Medicine (AIMed) and a pioneering pediatric cardiologist, he's dedicated his career to a singular mission: ensuring clinicians aren't left out of healthcare's AI revolution.In this episode, Dr. Chang joins us to outline the new paradigm where AI serves as the great equalizer—amplifying the reach of elite institutions while

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16:16

Healthcare AI's Triple Conflict: The Politics,...

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2025/11/04

Artificial Intelligence is being hailed as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but if you're a clinician or a healthcare executive, it might feel more like a permanent roadblock. You’re past the hype, but still wrestling with the paradox: Why does technology that can predict diseases days in advance get stuck in endless, expensive pilot programs?Join physician-founder Dr. Junaid Kalia and international advisor Dr. Harvey Castro as they diagnose the true state of AI in healthcare. They argue that the

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17:44

From Glacial Pace to Strategic Bets: How Healthcare...

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2025/10/28

What happens when breakthrough technology arrives before the infrastructure to support it? Healthcare organizations face AI transformation without the policies, governance, or strategic frameworks to implement it effectively. The gap creates a vacuum that patients are filling on their own—forcing leaders to rethink their approach.In this episode, Dr. Zayna Khayat joins the conversation as a health futurist—not to predict what's coming, but to help healthcare leaders make strategic decisions that

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15:39

Moving Beyond Replacement: How Physician-AI...

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2025/10/24

Can AI-powered wearables and sophisticated diagnostic algorithms truly change clinical practice? Or are we mistaking technological capability for clinical readiness?In this episode, our hosts bring a dual perspective as physicians and healthcare AI futurists to a critical analysis. They examine emerging hardware and diagnostic approaches that could reshape real-time workflows, scrutinize what benchmark studies actually reveal about AI performance, and articulate a vision grounded in a simple but

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13:49

AI Won't Replace You—But Patients Using AI Will...

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2025/10/24

What if AI could have detected your patient's serious condition earlier than your current best practice protocols, potentially avoiding a complex intervention? For Ed Marx, this isn't hypothetical—he lived it.This episode dives into the clinical realities of AI as a tool for early diagnosis, demonstrating how it's transforming the clinician-patient partnership and challenging providers to rethink workflows to keep pace with AI-empowered patients. Drawing from 20 years of digital transformation

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17:42

Why Healthcare Can't Close the AI Implementation Gap...

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2025/10/24

The question isn't whether AI works in clinical practice—it's about dismantling the bottlenecks that keep proven innovations trapped in academic papers instead of integrated into daily care.In this episode, our panel of experts cuts through the noise to ask: What's actually preventing healthcare from closing the implementation gap—and what can we do moving forward? Because we need more healthcare professionals who not only recognize AI's potential but also implement it in a way that improves patient

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15:39

The Wild West of Healthcare AI: Innovation,...

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2025/10/24

Healthcare AI is in its Wild West phase—messy, undefined, and full of potential.In this episode, our panel takes a step back to ask: where are we on this path to innovation, and how do we prepare for what's next?The conversation explores where healthcare AI sits on the hype cycle. While some are just discovering what AI can do, others are already navigating the trough of disillusionment. Our hosts discuss why innovation appears messy right now, how that's actually normal, and what the barriers to

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17:13

Beyond the Benchmarks: How to Validate & Monitor AI...

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2025/10/24

Healthcare AI mistakes aren't just expensive—they're potentially dangerous. While the technology holds huge promise, rushed deployments without proper guardrails often create more clinical burden than relief.Our hosts discuss three major approaches to healthcare AI safety from tech giants Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft. The conversation reveals how physician-centered oversight and multi-agent systems can prevent AI hallucinations while maintaining clinical workflow efficiency.This episode covers

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15:38

AI vs. Your Brain: Preserving Clinical Expertise in...

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2025/10/24

The conversation in healthcare is shifting. It's no longer just about adopting AI, but about the cognitive cost of over-relying on it.In this episode, our expert panel—Dr. Junaid Kalia, Dr. Harvey Castro, and Dr. Sara Rana—examine the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and human cognition in clinical practice. Drawing on new research, the discussion highlights how dependence on AI can lead to "cognitive debt," potentially diminishing a physician's diagnostic skills, such as the

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16:47

Healthcare AI: Navigating Investment Challenges and...

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2025/10/24

In a world of tightening budgets, how can health systems find the margin to invest in innovation and transformation?This episode dives into the strategic and financial realities of healthcare today—a system strained by an aging population, staff shortages, and rising costs. But amid this pressure, huge amounts of capital is flowing into AI, with healthcare positioned as a major recipient of venture capital funding.We’re joined by guest host Dr. Victoria Manax, who brings a unique perspective as a

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16:50

The Healthcare AI Adoption Framework: Is Your AI a...

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2025/10/24

In navigating healthcare innovation, leaders are tasked with a critical question: how do you vet a new AI solution when the stakes are so high? Because a bad AI investment is more than just a financial hit—it’s a risk to patient lives and a burden on your clinicians.The friction we see is often a symptom of systems where the C-suite’s goals for efficiency clash with the frontline's need for an optimized workflow. These projects fail not because of ill intent, but because the frameworks used to

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16:39

The Implementation-Success Gap: Why Most Deployments...

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2025/10/24

With healthcare embracing AI, are deployments delivering measurable success?The question isn't just about whether the technology works—it's a deeper diagnosis of why promising solutions are struggling to deliver meaningful results for clinician and patient outcomes.Your hosts Dr. Junaid Kalia (Neurologist & Founder) and Edward Marx (Healthcare CIO) bring perspectives from hospital floors and C-suite boardrooms to this critical analysis. They're joined by Dr. Sara Rana (AI Policymaker, Texas

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16:31

Can AI Outperform Doctors? The Reality Behind the Claims

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2025/10/24

When Microsoft claimed AI achieved 80% diagnostic accuracy compared to doctors, it stopped healthcare leaders mid-scroll. But the real question isn't whether the technology works—it's whether it can improve patient care in the messy reality of hospital systems.In this episode, our panel of experts—a founder, physician, educator, and CFO—examine what Microsoft's article, “The Path to Medical Superintelligence”, really means for the patients they're committed to serving, the financial implications for

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17:40

How to Lead AI in Healthcare? Lessons from the CIO...

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2025/10/24

What if the difference between healthcare leaders who thrive and those who fall behind isn't talent—but their approach to staying current with AI?In this episode, our host, Edward Marx, shares his transformation from a 16-year-old hospital janitor to a recognized CIO and healthcare technology thought leader. His journey through combat medic service and anesthesia technology work revealed a crucial insight: staying relevant in healthcare leadership requires mastering the rapidly evolving technology

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17:54

The Story of Dr. GPT: From ER Physician to Healthcare...

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2025/10/24

Ever wondered what it takes to transform your career from a practicing physician to a visionary leader in healthcare?In this episode, we introduce our host, Dr. Harvey Castro, an emergency room physician who became an AI healthcare futurist by starting with a simple yet profound philosophy: leading with a "servant's heart." His journey is a testament to the power of combining your unique skills—clinical expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and a thirst for knowledge—to create something bigger than

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02:39

Introducing Signal and Symptoms Podcast

Signal and Symptoms Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Three healthcare AI experts who've watched millions wasted on failed projects.Dr. Harvey Castro, Dr. Junaid Kalia, Edward Marx, and guest experts cover all things healthcare AI - from digital transformation to clinical reality.Every Tuesday, we diagnose real failures, reveal what actually works, and help you avoid the expensive mistakes we've seen repeated everywhere.Because when AI decisions affect patient care, getting it right isn't optional.Connect with us:Dr. Junaid Kalia, Neurocritical Care

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