10/30/2025
in Las Vegas was buzzing this year! The energy, the innovation, the ideas.
What stood out most to me wasn’t just the tech. It was the people, the sheer number of clinical leaders showing up, speaking up, and leaning in. For the first time, it truly felt like clinicians were steering the conversation around AI. Not just being spoken about, but speaking for the future of medicine.
AI will reshape how we diagnose, document, and deliver care. But it can never replace the human touch, empathy, or trust that comes directly from physicians and healthcare workers. This year’s made it clear: the future of healthcare won’t be built by algorithms alone, but by clinicians who understand both science and soul.
It was also inspiring to see voices like Dr. Nisha Mehta of Physician Side Gigs and Jake Horowitz of Off Call, owning the floor and representing both the physician and patient perspectives with authenticity and impact.
Equally exciting was Dr. John Whyte’s announcement of the new American Medical Association's Center for Digital and AI Innovation, a step forward in ensuring that physicians are not only participants but architects of how AI integrates into care delivery. It’s exactly the kind of leadership our industry needs: one grounded in science, ethics, and the sacred trust between doctor and patient.
And reconnecting with old friends like Dr. Mike Cantor, who continues to serve as a fractional Chief Medical Officer for companies at every stage, always reminding me that the doctor-patient relationship is sacred.
Lastly, amidst all the buzz, a few of us Desi brothers and sisters found time to celebrate Diwali. Here’s hoping next year HLTH formally recognizes the holiday and the fact that Indian-origin physicians now represent one of the largest groups within the U.S. physician workforce— accounting for about one in five immigrant doctors and a growing share of clinicians nationwide. Special kudos to Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the AMA, whose presence made Diwali feel real on the show floor. ✨
