Smarter Healthcare with AI

“This book reveals Hassan Tetteh’s vast knowledge grounded in his extraordinary range of experiences, including leading a team in the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) at the Pentagon, serving as a combat surgeon, and working as a highly trained heart and lung transplant surgeon, as well as his expertise in policy analysis acquired at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Public Service. Despite the book’s erudition, it is lucid and engagingly written. It succinctly draws together a wide array of information and perspectives. I don’t know if anyone else could have written this book. They would need Hassan Tetteh’s precise knowledge, extraordinary range of experiences, skill as a writer, and exquisitely honed ethical sensitivity. AI is an intensely technical field, yet this book stands out for its humanity. The implications of AI can often seem unnerving, but this book gave me hope that AI may ultimately serve rather than deter human needs.”

― E. Thomas Moran, PhD

Funding director emeritus, Institute for Ethics in Public Life; Distinguished service professor emeritus, State University of New York at Plattsburgh

“What could be more important than protecting the health of those who serve our country and defend us all? In doing that important task, what could be more essential than remaining open minded and yet critically minded toward new possibilities? We need people who embrace the new, who train themselves to grasp the unfamiliar, who do not see AI as intrinsically a threat nor intrinsically a godsend that will solve all our problems. Professor Hassan Tetteh is such a scholar. He evaluates AI’s potential as a powerful tool and does so with the hard mind of a rock-solid scientific thinker.”

― David B. Allison, PhD

Academic dean and distinguished professor

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh’s Smarter Healthcare with AI brilliantly bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and heartfelt human care. With keen insights and visionary foresight, this book is essential for anyone seeking to explore how AI can enhance the future of healthcare through compassion and innovation.”

― Gil Alterovitz, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA

Harvard Medical Faculty

“Dr. Tetteh gets it! He truly understands the future of healthcare. Smarter healthcare is crucial for maintaining a strong global military presence and revolutionizing medicine beyond the battlefield. Having served with him, I can attest to his exceptional vision, dedication, and mentorship. This book brilliantly explores the history of military medicine, AI-driven suicide prevention, and ethical considerations, addressing critical topics and offering a visionary framework for the future of healthcare. It’s an inspiring and transformative read for anyone passionate about challenging the status quo and gaining insight into the unique career of a military physician.”

― Roger Boodoo, MD

Defense Health Agency Innovation

“It is said that, in war, the only victor is medicine. Military healthcare has always been at the forefront of medicine and medical innovation, committed to honoring the trust placed in our hands to provide our service members with the best care our nation can offer and from which others will also benefit. AI, the hallmark advancement of our time, can do much to ensure we continue to honor that trust. Dr. Tetteh has masterfully laid out a plan and road map that will ensure AI delivers on its promise and opportunity to transform healthcare, both for our service members and for all patients. A must read for all medical leaders and for anyone committed to ensuring that, today and tomorrow, the patient and the best care we can provide are at the center of all we do."

― C. Forrest Faison III, MD, ScD, FAAP

Vice Admiral (retired), Medical Corps, US Navy; 38th Surgeon General, US Navy

"I am thoroughly impressed by Dr. Hassan Tetteh's Smarter Healthcare with AI. Dr. Tetteh’s deep understanding of AI's transformative potential in healthcare is unparalleled. His visions for leveraging AI include not only enhancing patient care but also creating a way to democratize access to cutting-edge medical advancements. Using his innovative VP4 framework and drawing from his extensive experience as a heart and lung surgeon and as an AI strategist, Dr. Tetteh provides invaluable insights into creating a more personalized, efficient, and equitable healthcare system. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to harness the power of AI to drive the future of medicine forward.”

― Meghan E. Gilson, MEd, MSE

CEO, Nexus Impact Services; Instructor, University of Arizona Global Campus

“In Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Tetteh brilliantly merges his profound experience in AI and healthcare with his unique expertise as a heart surgeon and leader in the military. His lucid and engaging writing makes complex AI concepts accessible as he bridges the gap between technical expertise and practical applications. Dr. Tetteh presents a pioneering vision and offers a road map that will undoubtedly shape the future of healthcare, making his book a 'must read' for all who aspire to harness the power of AI to improve the future of medicine.”

― Robert L. Gordon III

Senior AI strategist; Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (MCFP)

"Dr. Hassan Tetteh masterfully bridges the gap between military medicine and the transformative power of artificial intelligence in his groundbreaking book, Smarter Healthcare with AI: Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone, Everywhere. With a visionary approach, Dr. Tetteh offers a comprehensive road map that not only underscores the profound potential of AI in healthcare but also emphasizes the importance of compassionate care. His insights are deeply rooted in real-world examples, making this work both compelling and inspiring. As a leader who has witnessed the evolution of healthcare firsthand, I find Dr. Tetteh's unique perspective and deep expertise invaluable. This book is an essential read for healthcare professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about the future of healthcare. Dr. Tetteh's pioneering vision will undoubtedly shape the future of medicine, making this a must-read for all."

― Elder Granger, MD

Major General (retired), US Army; President and CEO, 5Ps LLC; Former deputy director, TRICARE Management Activity (TMA)

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh offers a visionary, inspiring, and practical road map for harnessing the immense power of AI to make healthcare both more effective and more humane. With his extensive medical, military, and AI experience, he is the perfect guide. He is also a very fine writer, and he threads the book with the story of his remarkable personal journey. Highly recommended.”

― John Hagelin

President, Maharishi International University; International director, Global Union of Scientists for Peace

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh's latest work is a tour de force. With remarkable clarity, candor, and compassion, he cogently describes the enormous potential for combining human ingenuity with artificial intelligence (AI) to heal people everywhere. Grounded in Dr. Tetteh's keen insights as a skilled surgeon and visionary strategist, his powerful VP4 framework embraces a truly human-centered approach for integrating AI into healthcare systems around the world. If you want an inspiring glimpse of humanity's future and a realistic road map for how to design and deploy AI to save lives and alleviate suffering, then read Smarter Healthcare with AI.”

― Amol M. Joshi, PhD, MS, MBA

Thomas H. Davis Professor in Business; Wake Forest University School of Business and School of Medicine

“In Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Hassan Tetteh makes a compelling case that the military must embrace AI to improve the health care we provide to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Drawing on his decades of experience as a surgeon and a leader of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Dr. Tetteh provides a road map for using AI to reduce code blues and save lives.”

― Tom Kalil

CEO, Renaissance Philanthropy

"Called the ‘Unicorn’ due to his unique ability to observe, learn, and create innovative healthcare solutions using AI, Dr. Hassan Tetteh applies his global military knowledge with his medical expertise in this book as an informative tool aimed at making this world a better, healthier place to live for everyone."

― Fred Katz

Senior professional faculty, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School

"With an exemplary bedside manner that puts everyone at ease, Dr. Hassan Tetteh has saved many lives and transformed patients’ quality of post-surgical life―both on the chaotic battlefield and in quiet operating rooms over the course of his accomplished career. In an easy-to-grasp, relatable manner, Dr. Tetteh now describes the framework and future of AI to improve healthcare and enhance the healing hands of future healthcare professionals in Smarter Healthcare with AI: Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone, Everywhere. His book is enjoyable, enlightening, and educational―something we have come to expect from the incomparable Dr. Tetteh. His experience and intensity are easy to admire, but I could also imagine his broad smile and friendly bedside manner while reading his latest book.”

― Steven Munatones

CEO and cofounder, KAATSU Global Inc.

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh recognizes the amazing present and future capability of AI in transforming accessibility, diagnosis, treatment, and accelerated learning for healthcare. In his book Smarter Healthcare with AI: Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone, Everywhere, Dr. Tetteh combines his passion for clinical care, medical informatics, and a distinguished military career to help novice and expert alike better navigate and target efforts where AI can and will impact healthcare providers and patients. He highlights the unique capabilities and challenges in military healthcare to offer blueprints, imperatives, as well as warnings in the midst of an AI technocracy that has just begun to influence and at times dominate so many aspects of our lives. For those who feel overwhelmed with the fact and fiction of AI and looking for a road map to organize their approach and understanding of the way ahead, this book is required reading.”

― Matthew L. Nathan, MD, FACP

Vice Admiral (retired), US Navy Medical Corps; 37th Surgeon General, US Navy

“As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into various industries, from social media to education, concerns about its rapid adoption are inevitable, particularly in the healthcare sector. The promise of AI in healthcare is immense, but so are the potential pitfalls, especially regarding the loss of the personal touch that is crucial in patient care. Enter Dr. Hassan Tetteh's latest book, Smarter Healthcare with AI, a timely and insightful exploration of this technological frontier. With his unique blend of experience as a patient, a thoracic surgeon, a military physician, and a leader in medical informatics, Dr. Tetteh offers a balanced perspective on the application of AI in healthcare. His writing is a breath of fresh air, combining the artistry of human care with the precision of artificial intelligence.

In Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Tetteh not only highlights AI's transformative potential but also candidly addresses its limitations and the concerns it raises. This masterfully written book is a must read for anyone interested in the future of healthcare. It seamlessly blends the art and science of medicine, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating the integration of AI in healthcare.”

― Roger A. Orsini, MD, MBA, FACS

Surgeon

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh artfully connects the realm of endless possibilities to join artificial intelligence and military medicine. These two powerful fields will revolutionize healthcare delivery. By leveraging precision, efficiency, and predictive capabilities, Dr. Tetteh’s vision paves the way for a healthcare system that is more responsive, resilient, and equitable. This book not only represents a call to action; it is a blueprint for transforming global healthcare, placing emphasis on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to save lives, improve outcomes, and deliver unparalleled care and hope to all. This is essential reading for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and innovators!”

― Michelle Padgett, MA, LPC, NCC, CFLE

Former director, Warfighter Health Predictive Readiness; Analytics, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center

“Dr. Tetteh, an accomplished surgeon, AI strategist, and public servant, takes readers on a journey into healthcare’s future in Smarter Healthcare with AI. With compelling insights into the potential impact of AI on health and healthcare delivery, Dr. Tetteh outlines a visionary framework for bringing AI into healthcare. It is a must-read for all healthcare workers, technology enthusiasts, and policymakers, exploring how AI can democratize access to medical technologies and create a more efficient, patient-centric system.”

― Andrew D. Plummer, MD, MPH

Captain (retired), US Public Health Service; Veteran and Founder, InnerLearn LLC

“Just as the US Navy advanced from dead reckoning to satellite navigation, Captain (Dr.) Hassan Tetteh plots a course through the waters of artificial intelligence in medicine. His new book, Smarter Healthcare with AI, proposes that AI models can elevate data to improve health and save lives. He expertly navigates the tides, winds, and currents of today’s digital landscape by combining cutting-edge science with Hippocratic wisdom. Dr. Tetteh is taking the helm―Smarter Healthcare with AI is a guiding map for those of us ready to make the voyage.”

― Jeff Plummer

Captain (retired), US Navy Life Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives; Former Navy senior executive to MHS Governance, Defense Health Agency; Former senior executive, Office of the Surgeon General, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

“Dr Tetteh’s approaches AI with surgeon-like precision coupled with humility and depth. His multimodal approach to dealing with this promising, contentious, and controversial issue is remarkable. He humanizes and personalizes the exploration and implications of AI with purpose, insight, and vision. He gives us the key to unlock and understand AI and its interface with health caring. His style is engaging, thoughtful and incisive.”

― Dennis Robbins, PhD, MPH

Principal, Person Centric Solutions; Former National Fund for Medical Education Fellow at Harvard; Former Head of Joint Military Health Think Tank

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh brings his considerable experience as a military surgeon, author, strategist, and, importantly, humane and compassionate healer to the emerging field of AI. In his new book Smarter Healthcare with AI: Harnessing Military Medicine to Revolutionize Healthcare for Everyone, Everywhere, Dr. Tetteh draws from his diverse experience to envision a future that harnesses real world experience to articulate a way ahead for the complex tool of AI that is tempered by an understanding of the essential constraints that use this tool effectively. Anchored in a vision of Purpose, Personalization, Partnership, and Productivity and with the mindset of discipline, synthesis, creativity, respect, and ethics, Dr. Tetteh suggests tempering the raw technical power of AI with the human elements that support the philosophy he provides in these constructs. A worthwhile read to get oriented and a sound guide to the emerging impact of AI on healthcare practice and delivery.”

― Keith L. Salzman, MD, MPH

Diplomate, Clinical Informatics, FAAFP; Colonel (retired), US Army; Salzman HCIT Consulting LLC

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a fervent advocate for healthcare, demonstrating his commitment by traveling globally to deliver organs to patients in need of transplants. His recognition of the transformative potential of AI in healthcare is unsurprising, given his vision for making high-quality, reliable healthcare more accessible. Dr. Tetteh's personal experiences with medical errors further fuel his drive to leverage AI for improved healthcare outcomes, a perspective he elaborates on in his book. By championing AI, he aims to inspire others to embrace this innovative approach for a better future in healthcare.”

― Miles Smallhorne

University at Buffalo graduate student; Management Information Systems (2025)

“Hassan’s many contributions to the fields of medicine, science, innovation, and the arts is a testament to his breadth of knowledge, commitment to patients, and strong desire to 'make the impossible, possible.' With every new challenge, Hassan leads with genuine empathy, selfless devotion, and an unyielding desire to improve the lives of everyone. He is fearless. His foray into the world of AI and health will no doubt push the boundaries as he works relentlessly to harness the power of AI for good. He is not on the vanguard―Hassan IS the vanguard.”

― Robin Strongin

Board member, Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center

“Dr. Hassan Tetteh speaks to AI enthusiasts and skeptics. Drawing from his eclectic and impressive background as a US Navy cardiothoracic surgeon with combat experience, chief medical informatics officer, department of defense AI strategist, and scholar, Dr. Tetteh outlines the possibilities and benefits of leveraging AI and Military Medicine. This book is for healthcare providers who want to enhance their capability and productivity without compromising equitable, personalized, and ethical care. Dr. Tetteh demonstrates how every healthcare team member can leverage AI to promote health, prevent disease, enhance surgical techniques, and improve infectious disease management. Dr. Tetteh is an inspirational writer whose wisdom speaks to the heart and mind―this book will move you to action.”

― Melissa Troncoso, PHD, FNP-C, CHWC

Captain, Nursing Corps, US Navy; Assistant clinical professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

“In Smarter Healthcare with AI, Dr. Tetteh adeptly illustrates how AI, drawing from advancements in military medicine, can revolutionize healthcare delivery, making it more personalized, efficient, and equitable. Dr. Tetteh’s pioneering VP4 Framework―purpose, personalization, partnership, and productivity―offers a visionary approach to integrating AI into health systems, ensuring that the benefits of technology are accessible to all.

His real-world examples and ethical considerations enrich the narrative, providing a clear and practical guide for healthcare professionals and policymakers eager to embrace the potential of AI. The book’s emphasis on creating an inclusive data ecosystem that empowers individuals to take control of their health data is particularly inspiring and aligns with the evolving landscape of patient-centered care.

Smarter Healthcare with AI is a vital contribution to the field of health care and technology. It not only highlights the profound impact of AI but also sets a road map for future innovations. I am confident that this book will become an essential resource for anyone involved in the intersection of technology and medicine.”

― John H. Stewart, IV, MD, MBA, FACS

Professor and chair of surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine; Oncology Programs