Sina Bari MD

  In this enlightening interview, Sarah Chen engages with Dr. Sina Bari, a plastic surgeon and medical AI innovator, about the hurdles hospitals face when implementing AI governance. Dr. Bari reveals that AI governance is often unclear, leading to inconsistent and sometimes ineffective approaches across healthcare institutions—from minimal oversight to overly complex committees. He emphasizes the critical role of clinician involvement early in the process and recommends starting with low-risk AI applications to build trust and ensure safety. Dr. Bari explains the importance of establishing a “ground truth” system to verify AI outputs for accuracy continuously. He discusses the regulatory landscape, acknowledging the FDA’s efforts to regulate AI in medicine but noting the challenges posed by rapid technological change. Addressing physician skepticism fueled by early AI errors, he advocates for honest communication about AI’s realistic capabilities. Looking ahead, Dr. Bari foresees i...