Healthcare organizations are doubling down on tech-forward strategies to enhance patient communication, satisfaction and engagement—and they’re seeing real results, according to an April 11 report from Black Book Research. The findings are based on a survey of 1,672 professionals across…

The area where artificial intelligence is expected to have the greatest impact in healthcare is assisting with administrative tasks, according to an April 10 survey from AI company Innovaccer. The report surveyed 105 professionals across 73 U.S. healthcare organizations to…

Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to pose as job candidates and infiltrate U.S. companies, especially those hiring for remote positions, CNBC reported April 8.  Applicants are turning to deepfake software and other generative AI tools to create false identities,…

San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare is scaling Abridge’s generative AI platform across its organization to create comprehensive, compliant and billable documentation. The expansion follows a successful pilot of the tool, which generates structured notes in real time. According to an April…

As financial headwinds continue to challenge healthcare organizations, Tim Skeen, executive vice president and CIO of Hampton Roads, Va.-based Sentara Health, told Becker’s he is taking a strategic, disciplined approach to technology investment—prioritizing initiatives that align with fiscal responsibility, workforce…

Health systems are seeing early success with AI-powered tools.  Here is a look at how AI is paying off at four health systems, as reported by Becker’s: Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., has implemented a generative AI-powered ambient…

Mehmet Oz, MD, the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, promoted the use of artificial intelligence avatars during his first all-staff meeting, WIRED reported April 9. Sources told the publication that during the April 7 meeting,…

Talihina, Okla.-based Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority has transitioned to an Epic EHR, the Paris (Texas) News reported. As part of the switch, the health system’s patients can now use MyChart, according to the April 8 story. “This digital health…

Syracuse, N.Y.-based Upstate Medical University had to temporarily divert some emergency room patients, cancel appointments and suspend visitations after a network outage. After phone and internet disruptions April 8, the health system canceled the services at Upstate University Hospital, Upstate…

Cleveland Clinic hosted its second annual Cleveland Discovery & Innovation Forum on April 7. Here are five highlights from the event, according to an April 8 news release: 1. Over 20 speakers from academia, government, foundations, industry and venture capital…