The Future of Healing: AI, Algorithms, and Human Touch with Richard "RJ" Kedziora

In this insightful episode of AI Biz, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Richard "RJ" Kedziora—co-founder of Estenda Solutions and a pioneer in digital health—about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medicine. From ambient listening tools in clinical settings to AI-assisted diagnostics and personalized treatment pathways, RJ explains how we’re moving from one-size-fits-all healthcare to data-driven, deeply human-centered care. The conversation cuts through the hype and addresses real misconceptions, ethical questions, and practical use cases that are already changing patient outcomes.

About the Guest:
 Richard "RJ" Kedziora is the co-founder of Estenda Solutions and a visionary leader in the digital health and med-tech space. With 25+ years of experience, he’s helped design award-winning tools that support diagnostics, clinical efficiency, and patient engagement. Richard specializes in integrating AI into everyday medical workflows, making healthcare smarter, faster, and more personalized.

Key Takeaways:

• AI is shifting from admin efficiency to diagnostics and, soon, treatment planning.

• Ambient listening is helping doctors focus on patients, not paperwork.

• AI systems must be trained on diverse datasets—regulatory approval isn’t a guarantee of efficacy.

• Misconceptions about AI replacing doctors miss the point—it augments, not replaces.

• Personalized, predictive medicine using wearables and real-time data is the next frontier.

• Success stories already exist, including AI-aided self-rehab and diagnostic acceleration in autoimmune conditions.