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From generative AI to intelligent automation to cybersecurity, they discuss what CIOs and IT leaders should stay focused on as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.

Marking its two-year anniversary this month, the HIMSS Middle East chapter is expanding, with strategic plans in place to contribute towards advancing regional healthcare ecosystems.

Eric Wong, chief system manager of Hospital Authority Hong Kong, says flexibility has become necessary in keeping hundreds of clinics and hospitals on track with digital transformation.  

Sumit Rana, head of research and development, discusses how the EHR giant’s system uses AI to generate progress notes, create draft responses to patient questions and assist with medical coding. And how AI sometimes can be more empathetic than a person.

By leveraging private equity investment and local resources and building trust with patients, radiology practices can overcome rural operational challenges, say experts at the RSNA annual meeting.

McLean Care has launched what could be the first virtual on-demand service for aged care in Australia.

"Through my involvement with HIMSS Europe and EMRAM stage 7 validations, I’ve observed that the most successful organisations in healthcare IT are those with a stable, digital-savvy culture."

Achieving high-reliability ICU with digitalisation.

More than 85% of health systems are increasing their spend on digital health and information technology projects, a new survey shows, with cybersecurity and electronic health record modernization topping the list.