Artificial Intelligence

A top AI researcher at Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center describes the good and the bad of patients' increasing use of large language models to research their health. Health systems must embrace this new trend, he says.

As healthcare organizations look to improve access without compromising patient trust, voice AI is moving from pilot to production. In this fireside chat, Audibel shares a real-world perspective on deploying voice AI in hearing care, from patient experience considerations to the operational realities that only surface at scale.

She previews her smart hospital design discussion at HIMSS26 and describes what else she’s hoping to learn at the global conference. And she offers updates on other initiatives at the world-renowned health system, from AI to quantum computing.

In Las Vegas from March 9-12, health IT leaders from across the globe can help drive AI-powered digital transformation. As they grapple with an array of pressing challenges, it's time to embrace change and "skate where the puck is going to be."

Aneesh Chopra, the first chief technology officer of the United States appointed by President Barack Obama and currently the chair of the Arcadia Institute, discusses how AI regulation has evolved through different presidential administrations.

Dr. Paul A. Testa, CHIO at NYU Langone Health, says artificial intelligence demands the same level of institutional commitment, governance and cultural investment that the best health systems brought to EHR adoption.

That's the industry's next test, and what should be the big topic of conversation at HIMSS26, says the health technology lead at Accenture. Every AI deployment should be tied to measurable ops or clinical outcomes, he adds.

Also, the Australian Digital Health Agency has introduced a train-the-trainer toolkit for teaching digital health in universities.

Also, the National Taiwan University Hospital has launched an electronic prescription system with community pharmacy dispensing.

It will capture, structure, and automatically generate patient records and immediate transport summaries.