npj Digital Medicine

The Digital Pulse: An npj Digital Medicine podcast

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The npj Digital Medicine podcast helps investigators, clinicians, technologists, policymakers, and patients understand the future of medicine. Hosts Dr. Benjamin Mazer and Dr. Joseph Kvedar offer listeners an accessible entry point into a world of ubiquitous artificial intelligence, wearables, and other digital health innovations.

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The Hidden Biases in Medical AI with Dr. Ziad Obermeyer 26.05.2026 45:38

In this episode of The Digital Pulse , Dr. Ziad Obermeyer joins us to discuss how bias can become embedded in medical algorithms and why these tools can unintentionally worsen health inequities. The conversation discusses the hidden assumptions behind healthcare data, the risks of using flawed proxies for patient need, and the future of more equitable, evidence-based medical AI. Produced by Sohayl...

Regulating AI in Medicine: Dr. Robert Califf on Evidence, Innovation, and What Comes Next 04.05.2026 38:30

In this episode of The Digital Pulse , we sit down with former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of digital medicine, with a focus on generative AI. Drawing on his experience across academia, industry, and federal regulation, Dr. Califf reflects on a central challenge: innovation in AI is outpacing both clinicians and regulators. Dr. Califf explores how such...

The Pulse Begins: Inside the Future of Digital Medicine with Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Kvedar 04.05.2026 38:56

In this inaugural episode of The Digital Pulse, the official podcast of npj Digital Medicine, we sit down with the journal’s Editor-in-Chief for an in-depth conversation exploring the evolving landscape of digital health, artificial intelligence, and the future of medicine. As digital technologies increasingly shape how healthcare is delivered, evaluated, and experienced, this discussion offers a...