NY-Presbyterian’s medical director shares strategy for responsible AI implementation

Dr. Ashley Beecy, Medical Director of AI Operations at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, outlines a measured approach to implementing artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. In a VentureBeat article by Michael Trestman, Dr. Beecy emphasizes three key elements for successful AI adoption: establishing good governance frameworks, following a needs-driven approach, and maintaining transparency to build trust. She recommends using the FAVES (fair, appropriate, valid, effective, and safe) model for AI governance and stresses the importance of diverse teams including both technical experts and healthcare professionals. The medical director particularly highlights the need to carefully consider ethical implications and fairness in AI systems, citing examples from fall prevention and postpartum depression prediction projects. Dr. Beecy advocates for AI as a tool to augment rather than replace human capabilities, while emphasizing that long-term success requires careful consideration of impacts on patients, staff, and society.