Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Healthcare Practice: Readiness, Ethics and Impact

This online seminar, provides health workers with an essential overview of how emerging digital and AI-driven technologies are transforming healthcare systems in the Philippines. The morning sessions discuss the national AI strategy, recent advancements in digital health technologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare delivery. Participants will also be introduced to key components of institutional readiness—people, data, and process—including telemedicine practice requirements and data pipeline workflows that support safe digital transformation in health facilities. In addition, the sessions emphasize the importance of ensuring safe and responsible integration of AI technologies within healthcare workflows. Participants will gain insights into human-in-the-loop safety mechanisms, the development of meaningful impact metrics, and the ethical principles that guide AI use in clinical settings. The discussions will also highlight current Philippine regulatory frameworks, potential risk scenarios, and governance models that promote accountability and human oversight. Through these sessions, attendees will be equipped to critically navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, while upholding patient safety, ethical standards, and compliance within the evolving digital health landscape.

What You'll Gain