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Statistical Methodologies and Validation Frameworks for AI Performance Evaluation

By Sina Bari MD In my role leading Medical AI at iMerit Technology, I’ve found that rigorous validation methodologies are critical to ensuring our AI solutions effectively enhance healthcare outcomes. Accurate AI performance evaluation isn’t just about getting good metrics; it’s about developing trust with clinicians and patients through clear, reliable validation frameworks. Here’s how […]

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Podcast Title: “Bots & Bytes: The Cutting Edge of AI”

Episode: Robots in Scrubs – Transforming Surgery with AI Alex Winters: Welcome back to “Bots & Bytes,” where AI meets the everyday! I’m your host, Alex, and today, we have a very special guest—Sina Bari MD, a Stanford-trained surgeon and now Senior Director of Medical AI at iMerit Technology. Sina, great to have you! Sina […]

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The Current Limitations of Ambient AI Medical Scribes

By Sina Bari, MD AVP Healthcare and Life Sciences AI, iMerit Technology As a physician and medical AI developer, I’ve had the unique opportunity to witness the promise and pitfalls of ambient AI scribe technology from multiple perspectives. While these tools offer tremendous potential to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical workflow, my experience testing […]

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A Conversation with Sina Bari MD: Real Talk on AI in Hospitals

Below is the transcript from Sarah Chen’s recent “Technology Frontiers” interview with Sina Bari MD on Public Radio, lightly edited for clarity. SARAH CHEN: We’re back on Technology Frontiers. I’m your host Sarah Chen, and today we’re diving into something that honestly keeps a lot of healthcare administrators up at night – how to actually […]

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The Future of Agentic AI in Healthcare: Bridging Clinical Practice and AI Development

Today, I want to address what I believe represents the next evolutionary leap: agentic AI applications in healthcare. Unlike passive AI tools that simply process information, agentic systems actively participate in the clinical workflow—observing, reasoning, and taking appropriate actions to support care delivery. The Current Landscape: Beyond Ambient Scribes Many clinicians have experience with today’s […]

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What Are The 5 Major Fields of Robotics?

Robotics is an interdisciplinary field that integrates mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and much more to create robots—autonomous or semi-autonomous machines that can perform tasks. As a rapidly evolving discipline, robotics has branched into several specialized fields. In this post, we’ll explore five major fields of robotics that are shaping our world today.  1. […]

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Unleashing the Future: Embarking on a Robotics Career

In cutting-edge technology, robotics is a field that merges science and innovation to create intelligent machines that can perform tasks autonomously. With myriad applications across industries, from healthcare to space exploration, the allure of a career in robotics is undeniable. Find yourself captivated by the idea of building robots and pushing the boundaries of human […]

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Is a Surgeon Superior to a Doctor? Unveiling the Hierarchy in Medicine

The field of medicine is diverse and multifaceted, encompassing various specializations that cater to specific aspects of healthcare. Surgeons and doctors are two prominent categories, each playing a vital role in patient care. However, misconceptions often arise concerning the hierarchical positioning of these professionals. In this article, we will explore the parts of surgeons and […]

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Future Robotic Surgery?

The term “robot” was introduced to the public by Czech interwar writer Karel Capek in his 1920 play, ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots. Surgical robots eliminate physiological tremors, giving surgeons greater control in minimally invasive surgeries and reducing the risk of iatrogenic injury. They also enable more accurate resection, minimize blood loss and the need for narcotic […]

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