How AI Is Changing Healthcare—Without Replacing Doctors | Dr. Mikel Daniels

Healthcare is one of the most human industries in the world, but behind every patient visit is a system most people never see. In this episode of Stack & Startup, Jason Sherwood sits down with Dr. Mikel Daniels of WeTreatFeet Podiatry and The Podiatry Voice to discuss how AI, documentation, cybersecurity, HIPAA, trust, and human care all collide inside a modern medical practice. We discuss: • How AI is changing medical documentation • Why healthcare technology still needs human review • The risks and limits of AI in patient communication • Cybersecurity and HIPAA in real-world medical practices • Why trust matters in healthcare and business • How AI helps with marketing, operations, and accessibility • Why the human element still matters as technology advances This conversation is not just about healthcare. It is about what business leaders can learn from one of the most regulated, high-trust industries in the world. Guest: Dr. Mikel Daniels WeTreatFeet Podiatry: https://wetreatfeetpodiatry.com/ LinkedIn:   / drmikeldaniels   Stack & Startup explores business, technology, leadership, and the people building across Maryland. #StackAndStartup #HealthcareAI #Cybersecurity 00:00 Healthcare, AI, and Trust 00:45 Meet Dr. Mikel Daniels 01:32 Why Dr. Daniels Became a Podiatrist 03:34 The Systems Behind Patient Care 04:36 From EHR to AI in the Exam Room 05:43 Why Medical Documentation Matters 06:44 When AI Gets the Note Wrong 09:20 Patient Consent and AI Notes 11:09 The Limits of AI in Physical Exams 12:28 Implants, Chips, and the Future of Tech 18:27 AI in Healthcare Communication 19:04 When AI Phone Systems Fail 21:17 AI, Billing, and Medical Decision-Making 23:27 AI for Marketing and Business Operations 25:14 Accessibility, Captions, and Translation 28:02 Using AI as a Solo Business Owner 29:08 Transformational Technology and AI Risk 31:29 Healthcare Data, HIPAA, and Cybersecurity 36:17 Trusting Vendors and Security Systems 37:40 Cybersecurity Training in Healthcare 40:13 AI Marketing, Cold Calls, and Automation 43:18 Why Human Touchpoints Still Matter 45:48 AI Calls, Scams, and Verification 48:38 Credibility, Reputation, and Trust 50:08 Why AI Content Needs Human Review 52:16 Quality Assurance and Human Oversight 57:12 Can AI Learn Empathy? 01:02:05 Where to Find Dr. Daniels 01:03:11 Final Advice for Business Leaders 01:04:33 Closing Thoughts