The Pursuit of Health Podcast

The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!

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Ep86: The Power of AI to Optimize Data and Transform the Patient-Physician Partnership w/ RJ Kedziora

September 09, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with RJ Kedziora

“In the near future, it’s going to be irresponsible to not use AI.”

As co-founder of Estenda Solutions, RJ Kedziora is an expert in leveraging data for healthcare organizations, with over 25 years of experience improving patient outcomes.

He is a passionate advocate for the AI-clinician partnership: lightening administrative workloads, deepening patient connections, and spotting data patterns to highlight the bigger health stories that lay beneath.

As he says, AI doesn’t get tired. It knows the research. And it’s time we adopt it to realise the potential of American healthcare.

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We spoke about the history and the evolution of AI in healthcare, how AI can improve patient outcomes, and what patients should know about advocating for better technology in their care.

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