[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":414},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-the-chatgpt-revolution-heres-our-new-book-on-generative-ai-in-healthcare":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":184,"relatedBooks":317},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":32,"project_category":40,"contact_email_category":43,"yst_prominent_words":44,"class_list":51,"better_featured_image":68,"acf":111,"yoast_meta":128,"_links":131},51971,"2025-08-12T09:38:06","2025-08-12T07:38:06",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=51971&_wpnonce=89e8edd6ec&status=auto-draft&type=post","2025-08-12T09:38:07","2025-08-12T07:38:07","the-chatgpt-revolution-heres-our-new-book-on-generative-ai-in-healthcare","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-chatgpt-revolution-heres-our-new-book-on-generative-ai-in-healthcare",{"rendered":17},"The ChatGPT Revolution – Here’s Our New Book On Generative AI In Healthcare",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the dominant topic in medicine and healthcare for years as these fields have become more and more technology-dependent. Then, in November 2022, generative AI stormed onto the scene and captured the attention of the masses. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The release of ChatGPT finally meant that AI was not a tool for a handful of developers and researchers, but millions of people could start using it in practice. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our latest ebook\u003C\u002Fa> covers this technological revolution. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>From the onset, we at The Medical Futurist have been diligently covering all news, studies, and announcements to help patients, healthcare professionals, company leaders and policymakers better understand what generative AI can bring to their lives and jobs, without overhyping or understating its importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52139\"\u002F\u003C\u002Fa srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We hope that \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">this e-book \u003C\u002Fa>will further serve that goal and provide a clear picture of what we all can expect from this breakthrough technology. Let’s have no doubts: the coming years will be as impactful as when the Internet started its worldwide journey. We will remain at your disposal to get the context in the mess of news and press releases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What can you expect from this book? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We had several goals in mind when we started writing this book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The first was to set expectations right. Interestingly, we have actually not made major breakthroughs in AI development in the past few months, although with the advent of ChatGPT, the topic suddenly garnered immense attention. Along with this media hype, we were inundated with extreme views. They covered the entire conceivable spectrum from ‘doomsday prophets’ declaring the end of humanity to utopian dreamers anticipating a miraculous AI that solves all of humanity’s problems. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Let’s be clear: this IS a technological revolution. And as such, it brings major opportunities and major challenges. Being paralysed with fear or blindly believing in miracles will not help us make the most (and best) of it. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-768x432.png\" alt=\"AI medical coding doctor, hospital, clinic, man, laptop, computer\" class=\"wp-image-51069\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_365.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Our aim was not only to provide you with a general understanding of the topic but also to equip you with a working knowledge of these new technologies that you can easily grasp and utilise. This working knowledge will in turn help you to become better in what you do. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What’s in the book? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We’ll embark on this journey\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> in four chapters\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What is generative AI and why do we care about it?\u003C\u002Fstrong> From the basic terms and definitions to everyday use cases, we get to know this field, and also clarify what these tools are capable of and what’s over their capabilities. We explain why their IQ is zero and how these tools can be so useful and clever without being creative in the human sense of the term and without a conceptual understanding of its topics.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Large language models (LLMs), the most popular generative AI tools\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Once we’ve charted the terrain and the risks, we dive into the legitimate reasons for the current generative AI hype. We delve deeper into how it can benefit the healthcare sector, patients, and healthcare professionals, and we separate the realistic possibilities from the no-gos. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The evolution of LLMs\u003C\u002Fstrong>. We’ll venture into what the generative AI future holds, how it will develop, and what will be the implications of these developments for the world of medicine. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What’s next? A glimpse into the AI-laced healthcare future\u003C\u002Fstrong>. In the final chapter, we dissect how we can best utilise the AI revolution, enumerating the necessary steps on all fronts of the medical spectrum. This ranges from individual preparations to regulatory requirements, from the changes necessary in medical education to the actions businesses need to take. We analyze risks and potential pitfalls and enumerate reasons for optimism. And we wrap up the book with a checklist to help you decide if you are prepared for the AI-healthcare future. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 things you should expect from generative AI \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Addressing medical shortages\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The world is increasingly faced with a shortage of healthcare professionals, a scenario made even more challenging as life expectancy grows and chronic conditions are more efficiently managed. Enter large language models developed specifically for medical use, like Google’s Med-PaLM. These AI models are poised to become the new frontier for first contact in healthcare systems. As waiting times to consult a human specialist stretch into days or weeks due to access barriers and capacity shortages, the prospect of seeking initial consultations from these AI models is becoming a safer option. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Fimage-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51171\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Fimage-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Fimage-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Fimage-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002Fimage-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Eventually, these AI tools will capably handle straightforward cases, leaving the more complex ones to human healthcare specialists. This reallocation not only improves efficiency but also allows human experts to focus on the tasks that truly need their expertise. In a world where a medical professional’s time is a luxury, this shift provides a promising solution to prevent human capacities from being wasted on mundane, time-consuming activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Generative AI made artificial intelligence an everyday reality for doctors and patients alike\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In November 2022, OpenAI publicly launched its large language model ChatGPT. It reached the milestone of having over 100 million users in only 2 months. In comparison, reaching the same milestone took TikTok and Instagram 9 months and more than 2 years, respectively. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jmir.org\u002F2023\u002F1\u002Fe48392\">LLMs have initiated a wave of products and services\u003C\u002Fa> using generative artificial intelligence (AI), which had previously found it hard to attract physicians. No matter how many studies, clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and product announcements kept on becoming available about AI’s role in medicine and health care, adoption rates have been lagging behind. One of the reasons for this has been limited access to AI technologies. There have been hundreds of AI applications with regulatory approval; however, they were only available in limited healthcare institutions to a select group of physicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Since then, basic AI tools and services using generative AI have become widely accessible. This might mark the beginning of AI becoming used in practice by the average medical professional (and patient). AI stepped out of the shadows where it only mingled with senior data scientists and nerdy professors and became available for everyone. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The future is multimodal\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Indisputably, the future of generative AI is multimodal – this means that LLMs will quickly evolve to work with all kinds of prompts, not just text. Many models – although not yet publicly available – \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maginative.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmed-palm-m-is-a-multimodal-biomedical-ai-from-google-research-and-google-deepmind\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">are already reported to encompass a range of input types\u003C\u002Fa>, including images, sounds, handwritten notes, and more complex behavioral data. In the medical field, this means a future where AI can analyse a patient’s health holistically, from medical records and lab results to visual data such as scans and MRIs, the doctors’ notes and even auditory data from patient interactions. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Step into the future and discover how generative AI is not just an innovation but a revolution in healthcare. Equip yourself with the knowledge to be at the forefront of this change. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secure your copy\u003C\u002Fa> today and be part of the next big leap in medical science!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Generative AI will transform healthcare. 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Digital Therapeutics – A Digital Symbiosis",{"rendered":195,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>For centuries, we have administered medical aid through a pill bottle or, in more serious instances, an IV drip. But the recent decade has seen us propelled into a new universe, where healing doesn’t just come from pharmacies but also from app stores. This shift has been brought about by the rise of Digital Therapeutics (DTx), healing that can be administered right through our smartphones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The title, Drugs vs. DTx, is a classic case of the “it’s complicated” relationship status. On one hand, they stand toe-to-toe, each offering unique modes of healing, on the other, they do their best when working together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining DTx\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>Think of it like traditional drugs, but instead of swallowing a pill, you’re tapping on an app.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But this isn’t just a novel concept. They hold the promise of improved health outcomes, greater accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in patient care when used based on proper evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dance of Difference\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recently, The Medical Futurist published an insightful infographic, highlighting the key differences between traditional drug-based therapies and digital therapeutics. This graphic visualisation captures how this new approach to treatment could help us achieve the same old goal of helping patients get better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002FDrugs-Vs-DTx.jpg\" alt=\"TMF Drugs Vs DTX Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-51535\" width=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002FDrugs-Vs-DTx.jpg 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002FDrugs-Vs-DTx-768x1350.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002FDrugs-Vs-DTx-874x1536.jpg 874w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In many ways, DTx tools are easier and quicker to develop, they’re cheaper, and they navigate a different regulatory channel. The monitoring is a whole different ball game, as DTx allows for real-time, automatic monitoring. As we discussed, it is also very different from the user experience point of view: I head to the app store instead of the pharmacy, and I use an app instead of swallowing pills. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Digital therapeutics are more than just a novel concept. They hold the promise of improved health outcomes, greater accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in patient care when used based on proper evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy + Access = Wider Reach\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-new-buzz-these-are-the-top-examples-of-digital-therapeutics\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">previous article\u003C\u002Fa>, we explored DTx and its benefits. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>DTx solutions are typically delivered through smartphone apps. In other words, via \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.psychiatrictimes.com\u002Fview\u002Ffrom-theory-to-real-world-practice-clinical-integration-of-digital-therapeutics\" target=\"_blank\">a channel pretty much everyone has access to\u003C\u002Fa>. Accessibility is one of the key factors for any new solution to become widely used.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But there is another upside: it allows a certain kind of privacy, bringing treatments to the patients’ homes, and removing stigmas typically connected to a number of therapies, either in substance abuse care or in mental health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great potential & unique risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mckinsey.com\u002Findustries\u002Flife-sciences\u002Four-insights\u002Fthe-health-benefits-and-business-potential-of-digital-therapeutics\" target=\"_blank\">report by McKinsey\u003C\u002Fa> lists great examples: “Research has shown that digital disease management can drive a 45 percent reduction in the three-month rate of major adverse cardiovascular events and a 50 percent reduction in the 30-day readmission rates for patients after acute myocardial infarction.” These impressive figures show what traditional and digital therapeutics together can do. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-023-00777-z\" target=\"_blank\">interesting study\u003C\u002Fa> highlights an often-overlooked factor as well: sociocultural influences that can impact the efficacy of DTx. External conditions, such as demographic factors, sociocultural and cognitive abilities, strongly influence what medicine can do and this is equally valid for traditional and digital therapeutics. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While DTx apps won’t have side effects like traditional drugs, they do have their own set of challenges. Digital barriers, privacy and data security issues are among these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eight key elements of DTx\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the McKinsey report, impactful digital therapeutics solutions typically contain most, if not all, of the following eight elements:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Regular monitoring, measurement, and feedback through connected medical devices\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Keeping payers (patients) and providers in the loop\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Personalised coaching and support\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Gamified behavioral modification\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Building a thriving community\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Unified digital health ecosystems\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Patient education\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Advanced analytics to predict and prevent health events\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, if we look at it from a little distance, these all point towards giving patients better tools for health management. No rocket science here, just additional steps towards patient empowerment, and better partnerships between healthcare professionals and patients. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fitting DTx into the traditional medical toolbox\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So, how do we make room for DTx in the millennia-old framework of medicine? It’s a fascinating question. We all understand drugs. That was our trusted tool, the “go-to” remedy for all our health issues. DTx is a brand new “weapon” in our arsenal, with fresh characteristics, waiting to fit into the established framework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In conclusion, it’s not about Drugs vs DTx. It’s about Drugs & DTx, leveraging the strengths of both for maximal benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":197,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Drugs and Digital Therapeutics are competing comrades, bringing better results together. 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