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Joyvina Evans

After an extensive career working in research, Dr. Evans transitioned into higher education. She has worked as a subject matter expert on course developments, professor, and in leadership positions within undergraduate/graduate healthcare administration and public health programs. She holds an extensive background in online education and has experience with online platforms including Blackboard Ultra, Moodle, Brightspace, and Canvas. Dr. Evans has presented at numerous conferences, such as conferences hosted by the following organizations/institutions: Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, University of Georgia-ENGAGE, LaRoche University, Asian University for Women, Adult Higher Education Alliance, and Competency-Based Education. Dr. Evans research interests include women's health, reproductive health, health disparities, and health equity. She is a participant in the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers (STAR) Network and currently completing the Certified Research Scholar Training.

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Contributor Brief·Joyvina Evans · 1 articles
Updated Aug 2, 2023

AI adoption in healthcare requires managing worker anxiety alongside genuine benefits

Evans argues that healthcare AI adoption is inevitable and broadly beneficial for both workers and administrators, but that success requires acknowledging and actively managing implementation challenges and legitimate workforce disruption concerns. The narrative is not whether AI should be adopted, but how to implement it responsibly enough that healthcare professionals embrace rather than resist the transition.

nearly 50%

of healthcare workers embrace AI despite implementation concerns

AI technology brings both prescription and side effects to healthcare.

Using AI in Healthcare is a Great Prescription for Healthcare Workers and Administrators, Though It Comes With Side Effects

Healthcare worker perspectives on AI adoption

Embrace AI technology50
Concerned about implementation challenges75
Worried about workforce disruption60

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27%Embrace AI
Embrace AI technology
Concerned about implementation challenges
Worried about workforce disruption

dual impact

AI creates efficiency gains AND legitimate job displacement risk simultaneously

Healthcare workers recognize AI's potential despite genuine fears about their role.

Using AI in Healthcare is a Great Prescription for Healthcare Workers and Administrators, Though It Comes With Side Effects

Implementation challenges, not AI capability, determine whether adoption succeeds or fails.

Using AI in Healthcare is a Great Prescription for Healthcare Workers and Administrators, Though It Comes With Side Effects

Healthcare cannot adopt AI without directly addressing workforce anxiety and job security.

Themes:Balanced adoption requires managing implementation and human resistance simultaneouslyAI benefits coexist with genuine workforce disruption risksWorker buy-in determines whether healthcare AI succeeds or stalls

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    Alex M.·2h agoquestion

    What sparked your research into disruptive innovation?

    Curious what the original insight was that led you to the Innovator's Dilemma framework.

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    Sophia L.·1d agoidea

    Would love a deep-dive into EdTech adoption barriers.

    Your framing of sustaining vs. disruptive innovation feels directly applicable to school systems.

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    David R.·3d agoquestion

    How do you see AI changing the personalized learning landscape?