Augmedix, a leader in ambient artificial intelligence (AI) medical documentation and data solutions, announced that Alex Stinard, M.D., has been named Chief Clinical AI Officer of the company.
Dr. Stinard brings over two decades of extensive experience as an emergency medicine clinician. He has a background in data science with a specialization in large language models, computer vision, and natural language processing. This mix of experience makes Dr. Stinard uniquely qualified for this new position.
“Welcoming Dr. Stinard to join Augmedix in this new role is an exciting step forward in implementing advanced AI technology into clinical practices in a thoughtful and impactful way,” said Manny Krakaris, CEO of Augmedix. “As a practicing physician who understands the promise of AI in healthcare, he is forging a new path in aiding Augmedix in its mission to develop and advance the most sophisticated AI technologies that alleviate clinicians from administrative burden.”
Dr. Stinard will leverage his clinical and technological acumen to lead the development and expansion of AI solutions that address some of the biggest challenges that impact clinicians and health systems. He will also maintain his current role as the Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at HCA Healthcare in Orlando, Florida.
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“It is an honor to join the Augmedix team in this new role and bring the full potential of AI in healthcare to fruition,” said Dr. Stinard. “I have had the pleasure of experiencing Augmedix’s platform and its unmatched technological sophistication as a user, as well as serving on Augmedix’s AI Advisory Council, which I will continue to do. Now, I have the great opportunity and responsibility to take all of my experiences to not only bring back the joy of practicing medicine to clinicians but also to help patients receive the best care possible. As an industry, we have just scratched the surface with healthcare AI, and the technology will only continue to advance and enhance all areas of medicine.”
Dr. Stinard’s role will be instrumental as Augmedix continues to improve the patient experience at the point of care, increase productivity by enhancing documentation quality, and reduce the clinician’s cognitive burden of notetaking. Leveraging his forward-thinking approach, Dr. Stinard will spearhead initiatives to elevate clinical workflows and integrate essential clinician judgment to address patient needs comprehensively. With a focus on responsible AI implementation, he will champion real-time support for doctors, enhancing both patient care and clinician experiences.
Source: GlobeNewsWire
