Barry P Chaiken, MD, MPH is a physician, public health expert, and internationally recognized thought leader in the application of artificial intelligence to healthcare. With more than thirty years of experience across clinical medicine, public health, healthcare analytics, and digital transformation, Dr. Chaiken has dedicated his career to improving
the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare delivery through technology-driven innovation.
Barry P Chaiken trained at the Harvard School of Public Health and Downstate Medical Center. He previously worked with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, experience that informs his deep understanding of public health analytics, epidemiology, surveillance systems, and the design of resilient, data-driven healthcare infrastructures. This foundation has shaped his work at the intersection of AI, clinical workflow redesign, and health system modernization.
A former Chair of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, Dr. Chaiken has advised health systems, ministries, global technology companies, and startups on AI strategy, governance, usability, and risk mitigation. His expertise spans algorithm oversight, clinical decision support, predictive analytics, population health management, and the integration of AI tools into complex care environments.
Dr. Chaiken is the author of Future Healthcare 2050 and Navigating the Code, two influential works that explore how artificial intelligence and digital technologies can reshape the patient–physician relationship and strengthen healthcare operations. His newest book, I, Patient, focuses on empowering individuals to use AI as a tool to navigate their care and become active partners in their health journey.
A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Chaiken is known for translating rapidly evolving AI capabilities into clear, actionable strategies for healthcare leaders, policymakers, and innovators. His presentations blend clinical insight, public-health perspective, historical context, and forward-looking analysis to illuminate how AI can strengthen trust, improve outcomes, and accelerate transformation across health systems.
Dr. Chaiken lives in Boston and speaks frequently at national and international conferences on AI, ethics, patient engagement, and the future of healthcare.
