In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Antionette Thomas, MSN, RN, PNP, and Chief Experience Officer at Microsoft Worldwide Health and Life Sciences, to discuss AI in healthcare. Antionette shares her journey from healthcare to the tech industry and her excitement for AI's positive impact on the healthcare community. They address the fears and hesitations nurses have about adopting AI in their facilities and explore its valuable use cases when implemented correctly. The conversation also highlights AI's potential to create personalized healthcare, improve long-term health, and enhance health equity.
Antoinette Thomas, MSN, RN, PNP, is the Chief Experience Officer for Microsoft Worldwide Health and Life Sciences. With a 33-year career in healthcare, she spent 17 years in pediatric critical care before transitioning to the healthcare IT industry 16 years ago. Antoinette is dedicated to transforming the consumer experience across the healthcare ecosystem by empowering patients, clinicians, and employees with data and digital technology. She is active in Microsoft's Bachelor and Masters programs and frequently speaks at industry events like HLTH and ViVE. Additionally, she serves on the board of Courage to Caregivers, a nonprofit, and enjoys vintage furniture, travel, fitness, and outdoor activities involving mountains or water.
