In this episode of Random Talks, Dr. Youssef Bassim, COO of the University of Balamand and Head of Digital Health & AI at the Arab Hospitals Federation, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing healthcare. From addressing workforce shortages to making healthcare more accessible and affordable, Dr. Bassim explains how AI empowers professionals to focus on what truly matters while driving smarter, more efficient hospitals.
With 20+ years of experience in clinical, academic, and healthcare management, Dr. Bassim discusses the challenges of digital transformation, overcoming resistance to change, and his inspiring journey from doctor to AI leader. Tune in to explore the future of healthcare through the lens of one of the industry’s top innovators.
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Dr. Youssef on the healthcare crisis
5:24 - Can AI solve the healthcare worker shortage?
8:06 - Will AI replace us? Finding optimism in the shift
9:35 - How AI helps us focus on what matters
11:30 - AI for affordable, accessible healthcare
13:48 - The AI revolution inside hospitals
16:52 - Tackling resistance to digital change in healthcare
19:45 - What are "smart" hospitals?
21:37 - Dr. Youssef's journey from doctor to AI leader
25:05 - Dr. Youssef on life imitating The Resident
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