AI & Data Analytics

The healthcare technology conference was dominated by talks about AI in healthcare and ransomware attacks. It was the first conference since Informa Markets began managing the event.

More than a dozen health systems are teaming with Microsoft in a new initiative to ensure the responsible use of AI in healthcare. Jennifer Stoll of Ochin talks about the effort.

Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer at Stanford Children’s, talks about synthesizing data, helping clinicians, and why governance shouldn't be boring.

Robert Garrett, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian, talked about the potential for artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes, access, and equity.

Healthcare leaders say AI will change the industry, but experts on a panel at the HIMSS Conference say the early wins will come with reducing business burdens for clinicians.

The Global Health Conference & Exhibition is drawing more than 30,000 to Orlando this week. Hal Wolf talks with us about the big event, health technology and improving access to care.

Historically, companies focused on women’s health haven’t received much attention from investors, but a new Deloitte report shows signs of progress.

Doctors say they’re doing 15 hours per week beyond normal work hours, according to athenahealth’s new survey of physician sentiment. Some doctors have optimism that AI could help.

ECRI, the patient safety organization, released its annual list of 10 technology trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talks with us about taking steps to protect patients.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping healthcare, demanding decisive action from industry leaders to harness its unparalleled benefits.

Doctors say they are saving time and seeing less mental strain with the AI-powered documentation tool.

Leaders of health tech companies look ahead to the new year and offer their perspectives on what’s coming.

Technology exists that can reduce administrative waste and its hefty price tag – a cause everyone can get behind.

Leaders offer their perspective on health systems in the new year, including areas of promise and challenges to overcome.

Large health systems and payers are committing to use AI responsibly. A host of healthcare technology leaders examine issues to watch in the future.

The number of people affected by breaches appears to be an all-time high. John Riggi, cybersecurity advisor for the American Hospital Association, talks about trends in attacks, threats to patients and the AI arms race.

A new AMA survey finds enthusiasm for using artificial intelligence to reduce administrative burdens. As a tool for patient care, physicians express enthusiasm and some worries.

Most are more concerned with getting more out of their electronic health records and improving communications with patients, an MGMA survey found.

Among other steps, the Department of Health and Human Services will develop a safety program to address unsafe healthcare practices involving artificial intelligence.

Researchers found large language models provided answers reflecting ‘racist tropes’ or inaccurate information. They stress caution in using AI tools for research and for medical decisions.

Several healthcare executives shared their perspectives from the annual conference in Las Vegas.

Many hospital systems rely on outdated data archives. Discrete data sets are preferable because they’re detailed, measurable, and reportable.

Industry analysts talk about some of the potential dangers in the not-too-distant future.

Experts warn about the growing dangers of criminals using AI and deepfakes to target hospitals and healthcare organizations.

About 100 clinicians are engaged in a pilot program aimed at improving response time for patients, and saving some time for doctors.

The tech giant touts the potential to reduce administrative burdens on doctors.

The company is working with the hospital system to help physicians have an easier time with documenting patient encounters. The firm’s CEO sees potential beyond documentation.

The hospital system and tech giant say they are partnering on programs to reduce some administrative hassles for doctors and nurses in producing patient records.

Researchers found that the answers generally matched responses from ophthalmologists in terms of accuracy. They stress that more study is needed.