Want to stay ahead on your health journey? On “Mental Breakthroughs” host Jessica Reyes is joined by Dr. Woody Woodward, Director of the Coaching Innovation Lab at NYU School of Professional Studies. Together they explore the latest advancements in chronic disease management, from alarming statistics to revolutionary tech solutions, and the importance of safety in health innovation.
Alarming Statistics and Expert Challenges
A recent CDC study shows 129 million Americans have at least one chronic disease, with five of the top ten causes of death being preventable and treatable. Leading tech and wellness experts are challenging this issue.
The Rise of Personalized AI Health Coaches
Dr. Woody says even though about 90% of the annual $4 trillion healthcare expenditure is attributed to chronic diseases and mental health conditions, we’re still struggling to solve the problem. Arianna Huffington and Open AI are launching a joint venture called “Thrive AI Health” to develop a personalized AI health coach, one of many new developments.
Ensuring Safety in Health Tech Innovations
While these developments are exciting, it’s also important to recognize concerns with safety. Dr. Woody says any ethical code will tell you “do no harm” so it’s crucial to make sure new technologies have the right safety mechanisms in place and the right human oversight so that you’re not pointed in the wrong direction.
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