Three myths about AI in healthcare
Published:
October 26, 2026
Everyone is telling the healthcare industry that AI is the answer. But if the answer is here, why are so many of healthcare’s biggest challenges still unresolved?
Cohere Health leaders Gigi Yuen-Reed, PhD, and Kaleb Guion took to the main stage at AHIP 2026 to explore why, with 83% of health plan executives actively piloting AI solutions, fewer than 10% have successfully scaled their technology investments across the enterprise.
They systematically debunk three persistent myths holding plans back:
- Myth 1: Keep AI isolated and low-risk. This can trap plans in “pilot purgatory” instead of driving true workflow redesign.
- Myth 2: The best use of AI is automation. Automation alone isn’t a success measure—improving health outcomes and eliminating waste are bigger opportunities.
- Myth 3: AI is a tech play. Clinical AI is an embodiment of clinical knowledge in technology. Operationalizing AI in healthcare requires the right tech partner that deeply understands how health plans operate, not disconnected, one-off point solutions.
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Meet the Speakers
Gigi Yuen, PhD
Chief Data & AI Officer, Cohere Health
Gigi Yuen, PhD
Chief Data & AI Officer, Cohere Health
Gigi Yuen serves as Cohere Health’s chief data & AI officer, leading the data organization, which includes data management, data science, machine learning/AI, and business intelligence.
Gigi has more than 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in data solution innovation. Prior to joining Cohere Health, she established the first-ever AI and Analytics function in Availity. At IBM, Gigi was recognized as a Distinguished Engineer. She became one of the first data scientists to receive this designation that is reserved for only the top 0.2% of technical staff in the global firm. Additionally, she led R&D for Watson Health’s $100M+ analytic portfolio where she drove advancements in patient care, real-world evidence research, and actuarial modeling. Gigi is an author of more than 15 peer-reviewed publications and has nearly 20 patents granted or pending.
Gigi holds a bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Engineering from Northwestern University.
Kaleb Guion
Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy & General Manager
Kaleb Guion
Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy & General Manager
Currently, Kaleb serves as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and GM at Cohere. Prior to joining Cohere, Kaleb worked for Deloitte Consulting in Washington, D.C. He’s held positions within the product and software department at Ob Hospitalist Group, the largest dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist employer in the nation.
Kaleb holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Clemson University.
