Michael Gao, MD, is a physician, data scientist, and healthcare technology innovator. As CEO and co-founder of SmarterDx, he leads the development of clinical AI that helps hospitals recover millions in earned revenue and optimize care quality. Previously, Dr. Gao led AI initiatives at NewYork-Presbyterian, served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell, and was Medical Director for Transformation. He holds degrees from UCLA and the University of Michigan and completed training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, where he also completed the Silverman Fellowship for Healthcare Innovation.
AI doesn’t need to be a black box — and hospitals don’t need to invest based on blind faith. With the right structure, questions, and metrics in place, healthcare leaders can cut through the hype and make decisions that actually drive value.