EP 7August 31, 2025• 01:14:37
Emerging Health Trends & AI - Dr. William B. Weeks | Ep. 7
Dr. William B. Weeks — Microsoft AI for Good Lab
AI for GoodGlobal HealthMicrosoft
Show Notes
This episode with Dr. William Wicks explores how Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab leverages artificial intelligence to tackle global healthcare challenges, from improving diagnostics and resource allocation to enabling scalable solutions like AI-powered retinal screenings. Drawing on his background as an MD, PhD, and MBA, Dr. Wicks discusses making complex research accessible, bridging technology with policy, and emphasizing the importance of public health, value-based care, and interdisciplinary approaches to create sustainable, equitable healthcare systems worldwide.
00:00 Intro
00:53 Inside Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab
07:26 Measuring Long-Term Impact
09:53 Choosing Healthcare Projects
17:05 The Best Healthcare Qualification
27:05 Global Public Health
30:25 Today’s Healthcare System Structure
37:48 Who Decides on New Medications?
43:35 The Question of Healthcare Costs
50:29 Emerging Trends in Global Health
54:38 The Future of Medicine
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About this Guest
Dr. William B. Weeks
Microsoft AI for Good Lab
Physician-economist (MD, PhD, MBA) leading Microsoft's philanthropic AI for Health effort. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and co-authored the book AI for Good.