Anthony J. Tortolani, MD, FACS, FACC, Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon and Professor Emeritus of Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College

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Dr. Anthony J. Tortolani discusses the challenges of declining profit margins in healthcare and the integration of AI in clinical practices.

In this episode, Anthony J. Tortolani, MD, FACS, FACC, Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon and Professor Emeritus of Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, discusses the realities of declining profit margins and how leaders are balancing financial pressures with clinical excellence. He explores practical applications of AI in clinical medicine, including improvements in efficiency and less invasive surgical approaches, and shares why aligning strategic vision with day-to-day tactical planning is essential for long-term success in cardiovascular care.

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Guest: Anthony J. Tortolani, MD, FACS, FACC

Topics covered

• cardiac surgery
• financial pressures
• clinical excellence
• AI in medicine
• surgical approaches
• strategic vision

Keywords

• cardiac surgery
• financial pressures
• AI in healthcare
• clinical excellence
• surgical efficiency

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Organizations: Weill Cornell Medical College

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