Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and the Health Workforce: Perspectives from medical associations

OECD Digital Health hosts a webinar on Artificial Intelligence and the Health Workforce: Perspectives from medical associations on November 22nd from 14:00 to 15:30 CET, following our forthcoming publication in OECD Artificial Intelligence Papers.

Key findings from the survey will be presented, highlighting insights and perspectives from 17 national Medical Associations and the World Medical Association on AI implementation in healthcare routine, from benefits to risks and barriers. Following the presentation, a panel of experts will discuss innovative solutions and the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare across various countries.

1. Introduction and Welcome (5 minutes) 

• Speaker: Eric Sutherland, Senior Health Economist and Policy Analyst, OECD ELS/HD

2. Opening Remarks by the ELS Director (5 minutes)

• Speaker: Stefano Scarpetta, Director of OECD/ ELS

3. Presentation of "AI and Medical Associations" (15 minutes)

•  Speakers: Eric Sutherland

4. Expert Commentary and Panel Discussion (30 minutes)

• Moderator: Eric Sutherland

  Panellists:

• Nachman Ash, MD, Director-general of the Ministry of Health in Israel (Author)
• Giovanni Briganti, MD, Chair of AI & Digital Medicine at Université de Mons, Lecturer at Université de Liège
• Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Immediate Past President of the American Medical Association
• Dr. Mzulungile Nodikida, CEO of the South African Medical Association
• Prof. David Strain, Chair of Board of Science, British Medical Association               

5. Q&A Session (20 minutes)

6. Closing Remarks and Future Directions (5 minutes)

• Speaker: Eric Sutherland