With a strong background in medicine and informatics, Dr. Christopher Longhurst is known for leading innovative initiatives that drive positive change in the digital healthcare landscape, ultimately helping to improve the experience and outcomes for patients.
Currently, he serves as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at University of California San Diego Health. Among his many responsibilities is overseeing information technologies, including electronic medical records and all work related to artificial intelligence. Passionate about transforming healthcare through innovation, Dr. Longhurst is also the visionary leader leading the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Health Innovation Center at UC San Diego Health. The Center focuses on the adaptation, development and implementation of transformative health technologies, from wearable devices to sensors, mobile applications, new models of innovative health services powered by AI, and more.
In his current roles, he has promoted the adoption of several digital health applications, and continues to lead initiatives that leverage technology to improve patient care, optimize processes, and improve outcomes. By promoting digital innovations such as telemedicine, remote monitoring and predictive analytics, it is committed to helping transform the way healthcare is delivered. As an advocate for digital health on a broader scale, Dr. Longhurst has contributed his expertise to industry forums, collaborated with policymakers to shape health legislation, and mentored emerging leaders in the health field. digital.
Earlier this year, Dr. Longhurst co-authored a study that used an artificial intelligence model in UC San Diego Health emergency departments for rapid identification of patients at risk for sepsis infection. It is the first study to report improvements in patient outcomes using an artificial intelligence deep learning model. This particular study inspired the following interview conducted for Innova Salud Digital by Dr. Luciana Rubin.
