Data + Technology

There are both right and wrong ways to introduce AI into clinical environments. A well-functioning healthcare system hinges on human expertise and empathy, not simply AI automation.

Our panel of healthcare leaders talk about the need to build trust in the use of AI.

Right now, most AI implementations are focused on optimizing the existing system. They are making current workflows faster and more scalable, but they are not yet changing how care is delivered.

Health systems need to have clear goals for pilot programs to succeed. Some also argue against pilot programs at all.

More people are likely to have, or soon get, insurance coverage for remote patient monitoring, which may help patients spot problems earlier.

Our panel of leaders talks about AI’s impact on patient experience, improving care and accelerating research.

IBM's annual report shows healthcare breaches are the most expensive. Limor Kessem of IBM discusses the threats to healthcare organizations, the rising role of AI, and the progress some organizations are making.

The Justice Department reported record highs in False Claims Act settlements and whistleblower lawsuits. Attorney Taylor Chenery looks at the heightened enforcement and changing landscape.

The health system has developed a network of thousands of smart rooms and is adding more. Dr. Valerie McKinnis of AdventHealth talks about the effort to transform patient care.

The Florida health system has partnered with Reimagine Care to connect with patients and hopefully curb unnecessary emergency department visits and admissions.

The health system is using virtual nurses to support nurses delivering care on the floor. Julie Tuel of CommonSpirit talks about the strong early returns and lessons for other health systems.

Dignity Health appoints a leader to oversee two hospitals, and others take on new roles.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health System earned the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize. Scott Isaacks, the system’s CEO, talked with us about innovating to serve veterans.

Insurers must move from maintaining provider directories to actively verifying, measuring, and reporting accuracy.

We held a panel discussion featuring some of the nation’s top healthcare leaders to talk about the pressing issues in the industry and how they are tackling them.

The West Virginia University Health System is seeing encouraging results. Dr. David Rich of WVU talks about the results and shares insights for other systems.

Health systems, life sciences companies and laboratories face new rules, which carry penalties for violations. Here are strategies for dealing with new regulations on health data.

Mitchell Kentor of Endeavor Health shares some lessons from its physician-led governance model and human-in-the-lead automation program.

Eric Steinberger of Atlantic Health talks about using data, connecting with patients, and envisioning marketing as an engine for growth.

Crystal Broj of the Medical University of South Carolina system talks about making it easier for patients to access the system and reducing headaches for doctors and staff.

In an interview at the HFMA conference, Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings talked about planning for Medicaid cuts, opportunities with AI, and why it’s not a time to be cautious.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the Healthcare Financial Management Association about challenges with reimbursements and potential with the use of AI.

For both clinicians and attorneys the lesson is quite clear: whatever the AI model, verification of output together with your own medical and legal judgment remains important.

Providers are seeing more patients confused by misinformation and disinformation, and some aren’t going to doctors. She outlines steps health systems can take to counter misinformation.

The American Hospital Association and the West Health Institute are partnering on a three-year program to help hospitals adopt tech solutions. Dr. Chris DeRienzo, the AHA’s chief physician executive, talks about the effort.