Missing the Point: Isolation Alone Will Not Build AI Safety
Treating AI agents like contract nurses and minimizing their access to critical patient information certainly reduces potential risk. But, it also minimizes key opportunities.
Gennady Gekht
Dr. Gennady Gekht is the Chief Clinical Officer of Hygia and a Mayo Clinic–trained, board-certified neurologist with more than 20 years of experience across neurology and digital health. He was among the founding physicians involved in the clinical development and early trials of Nevro’s implantable spinal cord stimulation platform and has contributed to research and physician training at Stryker and Abbott.
He holds an MBA from Emory University and combines his clinical and business expertise to advance healthcare innovation and the effective and safe use of artificial intelligence. At Hygia, he focuses on how technology can support patients with chronic conditions between visits, strengthen care continuity, and help care teams better understand and address the barriers patients face in following their care plans. Dr. Gekht is a frequent speaker at scientific conferences and educational forums in the United States and internationally.