Regulating AI in Medicine: Dr. Robert Califf on Evidence, Innovation, and What Comes Next

The Hidden Biases in Medical AI with Dr. Ziad Obermeyer

In this episode of The Digital Pulse, Dr. Ziad Obermeyer joins us to discuss how bias can become embedded in medical algorithms and why these tools can unintentionally worsen health inequities. The conversation discusses the hidden assumptions behind healthcare data, the risks of using flawed proxies for patient need, and the future of more equitable, evidence-based medical AI. Produced by Sohayla Eldeeb and Edited by Daniel Jung

Regulating AI in Medicine: Dr. Robert Califf on Evidence, Innovation, and What Comes Next

In this episode of The Digital Pulse, we sit down with former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of digital medicine, with a focus on generative AI. Drawing on his experience across academia, industry, and federal regulation, Dr. Califf reflects on a central challenge: innovation in AI is outpacing both clinicians and regulators. Dr. Califf explores how such technologies could reshape decision-making in medicine but also raises critical questions about trust, validation, and oversight. This episode offers a timely and nuanced perspective on how healthcare systems can responsibly integrate AI, balancing innovation with safety, and ensuring that both patients and clinicians remain at the center of digital transformation. Produced by Sohayla Eldeeb and Edited by Daniel Jung

The Pulse Begins: Inside the Future of Digital Medicine with Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Kvedar

In this inaugural episode of The Digital Pulse, the official podcast of npj Digital Medicine, we sit down with the journal’s Editor-in-Chief for an in-depth conversation exploring the evolving landscape of digital health, artificial intelligence, and the future of medicine. As digital technologies increasingly shape how healthcare is delivered, evaluated, and experienced, this discussion offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how leading scientific journals are responsibly guiding innovation. The Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Joseph Kvedar, reflects on the journal’s mission, and listeners gain insight into emerging research priorities shaping the field today. Dr. Kvedar will share practical tips for getting your research published and discuss the different content formats available for authors looking to contribute to the journal. Whether you are an early-career researcher, clinician, or digital health innovator, this conversation offers valuable insight into navigating scientific publishing in the era of digital medicine. Produced by Sohayla Eldeeb and Edited by Daniel Jung