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'AI-Friendly Hospitals' to Determine Medical Quality and Profitability
Emphasizing the Importance of AI Transformation in Healthcare
Seo Jung-mo, a professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University and a basic professor at Seoul National University Hospital's Biomedical Research Institute, expressed strong conviction regarding the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field. He noted that while many hospitals acknowledge the need for AI adoption, they question its immediate urgency. However, Professor Seo emphasized that within a few years, AI utilization will create a significant difference in medical quality and profitability for hospitals.
Dispelling 'AI Uselessness' and 'Doctor Extinction' Theories
In the healthcare sector, various debates surrounding Medical AX (AI transformation) range from the 'AI uselessness theory' to the 'doctor extinction theory.' However, Professor Seo asserted that healthcare is precisely the area where AI's potential can be most greatly realized, helping to dispel these debates. He predicted that AI would become a key driving force in enhancing the efficiency of medical sites and ultimately providing better services to patients.
*Source: 매일경제 (2026-03-29)*
