AI in Healthcare: Yashoda Hospitals Hosts International Conference at Hitec City, Hyderabad

Yashoda Hospitals Hosts International Conference on AI in Healthcare at Hyderabad

Yashoda Hospitals convened over 1,000 healthcare professionals and experts at its Hitec City campus for the country’s largest International Conference titled “AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Care & Enhancing Lives.” The event focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence in clinical settings, drawing participants from across India and around the globe.

Keynote Highlights: Integrating AI with Care

Dr. Michael D. Howell, Google Chief Clinical Officer, delivered the keynote address emphasizing the need to embed AI into clinical decision-making processes while maintaining transparency, accountability, and empathy. He stressed that AI tools should support and enhance the clinician-patient relationship rather than compromise it.

AI as an Empowerment Tool for Doctors

Gorukanti Ravinder Rao, Founder & Chairman of Yashoda Group of Hospitals, clarified that AI is a tool to empower healthcare providers, not replace them. He explained how AI-powered robotic systems can act as extensions of the human hand, reducing tremors and responding instantly to visual feedback, thereby improving precision in medical procedures.

Bridging Innovation with Healthcare Needs

Dr. Pavan Gorukanti, Director of Yashoda Hospitals, highlighted the conference’s goal to connect global AI innovations with frontline healthcare challenges. He emphasized the importance of expanding AI benefits beyond urban centers to reach rural India, ensuring wider accessibility to advanced healthcare technologies.

Visible Impact of AI in Surgery

Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Robotic Surgical Oncologist & Clinical Director at Yashoda Hospitals Hitec City, noted that surgery is one area where AI’s impact is most immediate and observable. Robotic assistance is improving surgical precision, reducing complications, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Official Inauguration

The International Conference was inaugurated by D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT & Industries, underscoring the government's support for integrating AI technologies within healthcare.

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