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Douglas Flora: No matter how advanced tech gets, healing is still about connection and compassion

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Nov 30, 2024, 09:05

Douglas Flora: No matter how advanced tech gets, healing is still about connection and compassion

Douglas Flora, The Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, posted on LinkedIn:

“‘Technology is a tool, but healing is a human art.’

Guys, I’m so thankful this year to have found this community. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I’ve been reflecting on how innovation—especially AI—is changing the game in healthcare. It’s amazing to see how technology is helping diagnose faster, personalize treatments, and make care more accessible.

Takeaway from this Washington Post editorial is this idea: no matter how advanced tech gets, healing is still about connection and compassion. AI can do a lot, but it can’t replace the human touch that defines the best healthcare moments.

This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the progress we’re seeing in tech and for the people who keep it grounded in humanity.

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and well-fed Thanksgiving!”

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Douglas Flora is the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, overseeing clinical operations, strategic planning, and the expansion of cancer programs. He is also the co-founder of the Center for Precision Medicine; Genomic Health.

As the Editor-in-Chief of ‘AI in Precision Oncology,’ the first peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to this field, he plays a pivotal role in advancing research. He is also an active board member of the American Cancer Society and ACCC, where he contributes to advocacy, education, and innovation within the cancer community.