clinical AI

While AI is an important part of healthcare modernization, SolvDat founder and CEO Rosha Pokharel says a robust data layer and strong governance are key for unlocking lasting operational and clinical gains.

Kerri Webster, RN, Children's Hospital Colorado VP and chief analytics officer, says the hospital prioritizes training staff in AI literacy to ensure that outputs are validated and the technology is used ethically.

Healthcare executives and technology experts met at the first HIMSS AI Leadership Strategy Summit in Chicago to discuss how organizations of all sizes can best leverage AI tools to drive measurable ROI and transform care delivery.

HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf, at the HIMSS AI Leadership Strategy Summit in Chicago, discusses how AI is ushering new frontiers around supply chain, knowledge management and patient engagement.

AI deployment in healthcare lags due to data security requirements and patient safety risks, says Ferrum Health CEO Pelu Tran, who recommends creating platforms that let providers securely plug in and swap AI tools as needed.

While smaller hospitals and FQHCs often lack the infrastructure to deploy AI, Duke's Dr. Mark Sendak says the Health AI Partnership is working to help them access AI tools that can drive efficiency and reduce administrative burden.

Cylera's Richard Staynings warns that, as many hospitals rush to bolt on AI tools, a lack of visibility into how these models operate and their vulnerabilities may jeopardize data safety and patient trust.

NYU Langone Health System's Dr. Jonah Feldman says agentic AI can strengthen patient-physician relationships by helping patients prepare discussion topics and offering ongoing support between appointments.

Dr. Ethan Goh of the Stanford ARISE Network says researchers are testing AI's ability to mirror a doctor's diagnostic thought process, which could lay the groundwork for deploying safe, trusted AI in clinical care.

Included Health President Robin Glass discusses cost-estimating tools and says that while AI alone is an amazing technology, "you've got to have a human in the loop" to validate efficacy and deliver an experience that puts some patients at ease.