July 31, 2024- Cleveland Clinic has appointed its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to direct the use of AI across the health system. Ben Shahshahani, Ph.D., a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in AI and machine learning, will serve as Vice President, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, starting Aug. 12, 2024. He will report to Chief Digital Officer Rohit Chandra, Ph.D.
In this newly created role, Dr. Shahshahani will work closely with other executives, clinical leaders and data scientists to drive Cleveland Clinic’s AI vision of transforming healthcare delivery.
Among his responsibilities, he will lead the development and execution of an enterprise AI strategy, focusing on opportunities where AI can help transform patient care, caregiver experience, and organizational efficiencies, while ensuring that the use of AI puts safety first, and adheres to industry regulations, ethical considerations, and data security best practices.