601 - How Artificial Intelligence Is Influencing the Way Healthcare Software Is Built

About this episode

This episode discusses the influence of AI on healthcare software development and the importance of foundational architecture in building scalable systems.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Sean Walker, CTO of Alcidion, about the role of AI in healthcare software development, the architecture behind Alcidion’s Miya Precision platform, and how thoughtful AI adoption is helping improve outcomes for both clinicians and patients. The conversation explores how healthcare software is evolving, from the importance of getting foundational architecture right through to building systems that can scale and adapt as clinical needs change. They also unpack how AI is being used in practice, not just as a clinical support tool, but as a way to accelerate development, streamline workflows, and enhance the way software is designed and delivered. Along the way, the discussion highlights the balance between speed and responsibility, the growing role of regulation, and why keeping clinicians involved remains critical to building trust in AI-driven systems. This episode offers a grounded look at where AI is making a real impact today, and what it takes to build healthcare technology that is both innovative and safe. Key Takeaways 🚀 Building strong software foundations is essential for scaling and integrating advanced…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Birch

Guest: Sean Walker

Topics covered

• Artificial Intelligence
• Healthcare Software Development
• Clinical Decision Support
• Software Architecture
• AI Adoption in Healthcare

Keywords

• AI in healthcare
• software development
• clinical outcomes
• trust in AI
• healthcare technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alcidion

Products: Miya Precision

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