Eric Dickson, MD, embraces a leadership philosophy that is focused on continuous improvement. At its core, his approach centers around a simple yet meaningful question: "What ideas do you have?"

At Becker's Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, industry leaders explored how AI can transform managed care organizations by promoting health equity and enhancing patient outcomes.

In 2024, major health systems embraced artificial intelligence across various applications, including easing documentation burdens, revenue cycle, and addressing claims denials.

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has nearly quadrupled its hospital-at-home capacity in the past year.

At Becker's 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Tessya Federico, director of healthcare partnerships at EliseAI, discussed the transformative potential of conversational AI for healthcare call centers.

Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is partnering with Microsoft to explore how generative AI can improve pediatric care.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning top the list of the leading IT investments for 2025, according to a new report.

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has launched one of the first hospital-at-home programs to serve rural patients.

Ambient clinical documentation will be commonplace in healthcare three years from now, according to Chero Goswami, chief information and digital officer at Madison, Wis.-based UW Health.

Researchers at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine are leading a federally-backed project to develop a portable extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and advanced life-support system device.

Nurses have had mixed feelings about the rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare, from excitement over its potential for improving care to apprehension about it coming in between them and patients.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has inked a deal with Philips to boost imaging by melding the two organizations' artificial intelligence capabilities.

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health is analyzing its big data repository for clinical insights into its millions of patients.

Artificial intelligence-powered ambient documentation does not make clinicians more efficient but may improve work-life balance, a new study found.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has roughly doubled its hospital-at-home capacity in the past year.

The world of medicine has changed dramatically over the past few decades. We've witnessed a shift from handwritten notes to electronic health record (EHR) systems, and from personal conversations to data-driven interactions. While these advancements have undoubtedly improved certain aspects of healthcare—like reducing medical errors and streamlining processes—they've also introduced new challenges. One of the most significant is the unintended distancing of the patient-provider relationship.

As hospitals and health systems seek to integrate AI into healthcare operations, many are establishing dedicated AI centers to test and develop new AI tools.

The integration of technology in home healthcare has transformed care delivery, presenting promising solutions to major healthcare challenges. Consequently, it is unsurprising that 99% of U.S. Health System leaders see digital transformation as a crucial investment for advancing health care within their communities. As we progress through the digital era, it's evident that technology is not merely an enhancement but an essential part of contemporary healthcare.

As regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare remain in their infancy, Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., is taking a proactive role with its Healthcare AI Challenge. 

Health system CIOs told Becker's they've had success retaining IT talent by building a culture of innovation and offering pathways for advancement.