Artificial Intelligence
In May 1954, Roger Bannister did something the medical establishment had declared physiologically impossible: he ran a mile in under…
Technology is rapidly evolving in healthcare, and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, is taking notice. During a recent meeting with Egg Harbor Township, N.J.-based AtlantiCare CEO Michael Charlton, Dr. Oz discussed digital transformation efforts and AI implementation. The pair were…
The White House has released “America’s AI Action Plan,” a national strategy to accelerate AI adoption across key sectors — with healthcare identified as a top priority for reform, innovation and workforce development. The 25-page plan, released in July, was…
Four health systems participated in a $150 million funding round for clinical artificial intelligence company Aidoc. The round, led by General Catalyst and Square Peg, aims to accelerate development of Aidoc’s CARE platform — a foundation model designed to assist…
Health system leaders are monitoring AI regulation as states and the federal government take different approaches to the technology. The One Big Beautiful Act originally included a 10-year ban on state regulation of AI before the Senate scuttled it. Meanwhile,…
There are hundreds of artificial intelligence tools and technologies on the market right now, which can make it hard for some leaders to determine what is worth investing in. For Nariman Heshmati, MD, chief physician and operations executive at Fort…
Artificial intelligence advancements have expanded the possibilities for digital tools to improve hospital workflows. However, many of these technologies are still too new to have a track record of success. Becker’s reached out to four leaders to find which AI…
The state of Texas has enacted a law regulating EHR data and healthcare AI use in the state. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1188 into law in June. The legislation requires that EHR data from Texas patients be…
The World Health Organization, alongside the International Telecommunication Union and the World Intellectual Property Organization, has released a technical report warning of risks associated with applying artificial intelligence to traditional medicine without safeguards. The report was presented at the ITU’s…
As ambient AI continues to make inroads in healthcare, organizations are evaluating technologies and partners more rigorously. Integration is becoming a benchmark, and delivering a seamless clinician experience is now essential to proving what ambient AI can achieve. “The hunger…
Hospitals are integrating artificial intelligence into operational and clinical workflows, boosting the patient and employee experience. Technology is also making hospitals more efficient and improving outcomes. C-suites are setting the tone for strong governance to select the right AI-driven products…