Dr. Hon Pak, SVP and Head of Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics, convened a meeting with Samsung Health Advisory Board members in early spring 2024 at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul to explore the future of health and the transformative role of AI-powered wearables.
The esteemed panel, comprising Dr. Michael Blum, M.D., CEO and co-founder of medical analysis platform BeeKeeper AI; Dr. David Klonoff, M.D., President of the Diabetes Research Institute at Mills Peninsula Medical Center; and Professor Myung Jin Chung, Director of Samsung AI Research Center at Samsung Medical Center (SAIC), shared valuable insights and perspectives.
Embracing AI for Comprehensive Health Management:
Professor Chung emphasized the immense value of a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s health history. Wearables provide invaluable lifelog data that can enhance healthcare and clinical management by capturing lifestyle factors such as sleep patterns and eating habits. AI plays a crucial role in streamlining the management and interpretation of this data, simplifying the process and enabling healthcare providers to gain deeper insights.
Continuous Monitoring for Early Disease Detection:
Dr. Blum highlighted the significance of continuous monitoring as a vital tool in early disease detection and prediction. By leveraging AI, wearables can potentially detect high-risk conditions such as atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, facilitating timely intervention and management.
Empowering Individuals through Health Insights:
Dr. Klonoff discussed the growing interest in understanding the impact of behaviors on glucose levels. Wearables and AI can provide valuable insights into the interconnectedness of health metrics, empowering individuals to make informed decisions and take proactive steps towards improving their metabolic health and overall well-being.
Samsung’s Role in Shaping the Health Landscape:
The experts encouraged Samsung to continue embracing AI in its health monitoring technology and leverage its innovative heritage to promote behavioral change. By collaborating with medical experts, Samsung can empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle modifications, leading to long-term health benefits and improved quality of life.
Leveraging Device Ecosystem for Holistic Health:
Professor Chung emphasized the potential of Samsung’s device ecosystem to facilitate behavioral changes. By fostering social connections and creating care circles, Samsung can maximize the impact of continuous monitoring and insights, empowering individuals and their loved ones to achieve a healthier, happier future.
