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Phillip Phan is a distinguished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and healthcare innovation, with a particular focus on transforming clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. His influential 2017 paper, "Of Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Work" (61 citations), established him as a thought leader examining how emerging technologies reshape labor and healthcare delivery. Phan has made significant contributions to stroke rehabilitation, exploring the cost-effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons compared to conventional physiotherapy and investigating how AI systems can expedite acute stroke triage and qualify for insurance reimbursement — a landmark achievement when Medicare and Medicaid approved the first-ever AI system payment in 2020. His research extends to the aging population, where he examines how AI-driven tools, remote sensors, and robotic caregivers can address the mounting challenges of global demographic change. Notably, Phan bridges diverse stakeholder perspectives — clinicians, payers, investors, and older adults themselves — to ensure that technological innovation translates into equitable, practical healthcare solutions. With a growing citation record spanning clinical economics, health policy, and technology adoption, his work offers invaluable guidance for researchers and practitioners navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered medicine.