Mile High District: “Healing Tomorrow: The Evolution and Future of AI in Healthcare and Physical Therapy”
The Mile High District is proud to host “Healing Tomorrow: The Evolution and Future of AI in Healthcare and Physical Therapy”
In this webinar, we will explore the transformative journey of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare and physical therapy sectors. We’ll delve into the historical milestones that have paved the way for today’s innovations and look ahead to future possibilities.
Key topics:
- The Evolution of Healthcare Technology: A look back at the significant technological advancements that have shaped modern healthcare and physical therapy practices.
- AI in Healthcare: Understanding how AI is revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care. We’ll discuss real-world applications and success stories.
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Examining the role of EHRs in streamlining patient information management, improving accuracy, and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Ambient Documentation: Exploring how ambient documentation technologies are reducing the administrative burden on healthcare professionals, allowing them to focus more on patient care.
- Future Trends: A forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies and AI advancements that promise to further transform healthcare and physical therapy.
This course qualifies for one hour of CE Credit.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course the participant will:
- Identify key technological advancements in healthcare and physical therapy and explain how these advancements have shaped current practices.
- Define artificial intelligence and its applications in healthcare.
- Discuss real-world examples of AI improving diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care.
- Illustrate how these technologies have the potential to reduce administrative burdens
and enhance patient care. - Identify emerging technologies and AI advancements in healthcare and physical therapy and predict potential impacts of these trends on future healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
- Develop strategies to incorporate AI and other technologies into their professional
workflows.
Speaker: Ben Wicki, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, CHFP
Ben Wicki is a seasoned clinician, leader, and innovator with over 19 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Currently serving as a Customer Success Manager at Microsoft within their Healthcare and Life Sciences division, Ben leverages his extensive knowledge of generative AI to enhance the quality of life for healthcare providers and improve overall healthcare delivery.
Ben’s career is marked by a strong commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through innovation. He founded Arctos Medical Technologies, where he developed a patent-pending smart medical device for low back pain. His entrepreneurial spirit and robust business skillset have been instrumental in driving forward-thinking solutions in healthcare.
As a Physical Therapist, Ben has held roles in inpatient, management, and, most recently, hospital-based outpatient. His contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Outpatient Physical Therapist of the Year. Ben holds his Orthopedic board specialization (OCS) and level 2 dry needling certification.
Ben has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Colorado Denver, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University.
With a passion for healthcare innovation and a proven track record of leadership and
excellence, Ben Wicki continues to make significant strides in the field, driving advancements that benefit both providers and patients.
