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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Ep77: AI Solutions for Prescription Errors and Patient Safety w/Dr. Yoona Kim

June 13, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with Dr. Yoona Kim

Medication mismanagement is a massive issue in American healthcare.

Setting her sights on solving this problem is health economist, pharmacist, and CEO/co-founder of Arine - Dr. Yoona Kim.

Dr. Kim realized that identifying problematic medication plans can move the needle on clinical and economic outcomes, and her AI-enabled company is proof - cutting costs and saving time for providers across the country.

For patients, their work is saving lives - reducing hospitalizations, identifying potentially fatal prescriptions, and teaching the American people the importance of active involvement in their healthcare.

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We spoke about how misprescribed medications affect patient experience, how these errors happen systematically, how AI is making a difference at scale, and why the use of AI in healthcare must be synergistic with human-human interaction.

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