How AI is Transforming Healthcare: Insights from Barry Alum Jason Duprat

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. From streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing patient care, AI is rapidly becoming a game-changer in medical fields. At the forefront of this transformation are people like Barry University alum Jason Duprat, a healthcare entrepreneur, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), retired Navy Nurse Corps officer, and founder of the Healthcare Boss Academy.

After working in corporate healthcare settings for over a decade, Duprat started his own Ketamine therapy clinic, scaled and sold it–sparking a 7-year career that has changed the lives of over 5,000 different clients. Through his academy he has helped launch and grow over 417 private practices in total.

Duprat, first began using AI regularly in 2022, with the release of ChatGPT. Fully embracing AI-driven tools, he uses them to optimize workflows and automate essential healthcare tasks. Whether it’s email automation, note-taking, or patient information retrieval, he coaches his clients on how AI can enhance efficiency and improve medical practice operations. By integrating AI into his own businesses, he has helped countless healthcare providers reduce administrative burdens, improve patient interactions, and build scalable private practices. His work highlights the power of AI-driven solutions in making high-quality patient care more accessible, efficient, and effective.

While much of AI’s current impact focuses on administrative efficiency, its potential extends far beyond. AI-assisted surgeries, predictive analytics for disease prevention, and drug discovery are just a few areas where technology is driving groundbreaking advancements.

“It’s still being studied, but AI-powered image detection can help with screening X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs,” Duprat explains. “In many cases, AI is becoming even more accurate than doctors at reading these scans.”

Although physicians always have the final say, AI serves as an additional layer of analysis—an invaluable “extra set of eyes” in medical diagnostics.

Duprat is a strong advocate for the ethical and responsible use of AI in healthcare. Emphasizing that technology should enhance human expertise rather than replace it. Through his podcast and educational programs, he encourages healthcare professionals to stay ahead of industry trends, adapt to new tools, and embrace AI-driven innovations.

As a proud Barry University graduate, Jason Duprat embodies the spirit of knowledge and truth, leading the charge in AI-driven healthcare innovation. His work is an inspiration for the next generation of healthcare professionals, proving that with the right mindset and resources, medical professionals can thrive in an AI-powered future.