AI and the Healthcare Workforce: Solving Shortages With: Harvey Castro
Harvey Castro, Partner and Medical AI Advisor at Aexa Tech, explains how AI and robotics can help address the growing healthcare workforce shortage. He highlights the role of robots in assisting with physically demanding tasks such as lifting patients, reducing strain on aging nurses. He describes AI’s potential to supplement clinicians by analyzing patient data, supporting diagnosis, and enabling family doctors to handle cases typically referred to specialists—what he calls the 'great shift.' Castro also envisions in-home monitoring tools to support medication adherence and continuous care, shifting more healthcare delivery from hospitals to homes. He emphasizes that AI will not replace providers but will enable them to focus on the sickest, most complex cases.
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About the Guest
Harvey Castro is a physician, entrepreneur, and AI strategist dedicated to bringing innovative AI solutions into healthcare workflows. He advises hospitals and providers on leveraging agentic AI, federated learning, and safe integration strategies. Harvey is a Partner and Medical AI Advisor at Aexa Tech, helping healthcare systems evaluate and implement innovative AI solutions.
Key Takeaways
- Robots can reduce the physical burden on nurses and staff
- AI helps general practitioners handle more cases locally
- In-home AI monitoring enables safer transitions from hospital to home
Transcript Summary
How can AI solve the healthcare workforce shortage?
By pairing AI with robotics to handle routine and physically demanding tasks, allowing clinicians to focus on critical care.
What is the 'great shift'?
AI enables family doctors to manage cases usually referred to specialists, letting specialists focus on the sickest patients.
How does AI support care at home?
AI-powered monitors help track medication use and vital signs, extending hospital-level oversight into patients’ homes.
More Topics
- AI in Patient Care
- AI in the Healthcare Industry
- AI and Medical Innovation
- Healthcare Ethics and Policy
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