AI & Data Analytics

ECRI placed artificial intelligence high on its ranking of trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI, explains his concerns.

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.

These episodes of the Data Book podcast gained the most attention over the past year.

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Many hospital systems rely on outdated data archives.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.

Christine Swisher of Project Ronin talks about the work to give doctors more data and insights to improve cancer care.

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.

In a spirited conversation, he talks about the ways health systems, hospitals and leaders can find greater efficiencies and profitability.

Leaders, innovators, and clinicians must work together to develop key principles guiding the adoption of AI in a way that strengthens the healthcare system and supports patients.