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Bill Gates AI jobs: 3 roles that will survive
04/01/25 at 03:00 AMBill Gates AI jobs: 3 roles that will surviveArchynewsy; 3/30/25... Despite the potential for widespread automation, Gates identifies three key areas where human expertise will remain indispensable: creative work, those requiring high levels of emotional intelligence, and skilled trades. These professions share a common thread – they rely on uniquely human capabilities that AI currently struggles to replicate. ... Gates predicts substantial changes in sectors like healthcare and education, with AI potentially handling many diagnostic and instructional duties currently fulfilled by doctors and teachers. ... [Continue reading ...]
From risk to resilience: Leveraging blockchain to safeguard patient data and drive interoperability
03/25/25 at 03:00 AMFrom risk to resilience: Leveraging blockchain to safeguard patient data and drive interoperability Healthcare Business Today; by Krista Bowman; 3/21/25 The numbers tell a startling story. Over 42% of the U.S. population is estimated to have had their healthcare records compromised in 2024 alone, exposing critical vulnerabilities within systems meant to protect patient privacy. A staggering 146 million records were impacted in 13 high-profile data breaches, including the largest healthcare breach in history at Change Healthcare, which affected an estimated 100 million individuals. ... In the U.S., a few healthcare companies are exploring blockchain applications. Humana, MultiPlan, Optum, Quest Diagnostics, and UnitedHealthcare have formed the Synaptic Health Alliance to explore the use of blockchain technology to modernize provider data management.
Digital Transformation 101: A handy primer
03/25/25 at 02:00 AMDigital Transformation 101: A handy primerHealthcare IT News; by Bill Siwicki; 3/21/25 Robert Slepin, chief digital officer at SE Health and an emeritus CIO adviser at Epic, describes the key aspects of digital transformation that provider organizations need to understand, primary technologies involved and how to best organize the effort. Healthcare IT News sat down with him to discuss aspects of digital transformation efforts that provider organizations don't quite have a firm grasp on to begin with, the primary technologies involved in digital transformation, how to organize such a comprehensive effort as digital transformation, and his transformation effort at SE Health. [Continue reading ...]
Writer survey: 42% of c-suite say Gen AI is tearing their companies apart
03/24/25 at 03:00 AMWriter survey: 42% of c-suite say Gen AI is tearing their companies apart Inside AI News, San Francisco, CA; by Staff; 3/19/25 Writer, a generative AI platform for the enterprise, today announced the release of its 2025 AI Survey: “Generative AI Adoption in the Enterprise.” The study, conducted in partnership with independent research firm Workplace Intelligence, is intended to provide a lens into the experiences of knowledge workers and C-suite executives actively using AI in the workplace.
AI scribes: Can technology do more than free doctors from data entry?
03/20/25 at 03:00 AMAI scribes: Can technology do more than free doctors from data entry? Penn LDI - Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics; by Hoag Levins; 3/17/25 Since the widespread adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems in the 1990s, the health care industry has been on a relentless quest to digitally optimize the doctor-patient interaction. Today, many predict this pursuit will be dramatically changed by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nearly all aspects of EHR systems, transforming patient care and clinical workflows in ever more revolutionary ways. AI-powered EHRs are now theoretically capable of automating administrative tasks, providing real-time clinical insights, personalizing treatment plans, and allowing health care providers to focus more on patient care and less on data entry.
Q&A: Nursing and the integration of technology at HIMSS25
03/12/25 at 03:00 AMQ&A: Nursing and the integration of technology at HIMSS25 mobihealthnews; by Anthony Vecchione; 3/10/25 Lavonia Thomas, nursing informatics officer at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, sat down with MobiHealthNews at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas last week to discuss how nurses are implementing digital tools that help improve patient care. ... [Thomas:] "We are having some great success in nurses' engagement and their feeling of being highly engaged. A nurse is not going to tell you, "I love the electronic health record" or certain things about technology. What is important is that they feel that they are heard, that their feedback is taken into the design and development and that their workflows are assessed." ...
The 8 new rules of IT leadership — and what they replace
03/07/25 at 03:00 AMThe 8 new rules of IT leadership — and what they replaceCIO; by Mary K. Pratt; 3/3/25 The technology landscape is rapidly evolving — so too is the way IT chiefs should lead their organizations. Here’s which old rules of IT leadership are no longer relevant and what has replaced them. ... Here, veteran CIOs, researchers, and advisers share the changes they’re seeing, offering a look at the new rules of IT leadership along with the old ones they’ve replaced.
4 strategies to build trust in new technologies and drive meaningful change
03/05/25 at 03:00 AM4 strategies to build trust in new technologies and drive meaningful change Kyndryl; by Farhaz Thobani; 3/3/25 Four strategies every organization can use to build trust in new technologies and drive successful transformation:
Exploring the role of AI in palliative care and decision-making
03/05/25 at 03:00 AMExploring the role of AI in palliative care and decision-making Penn Today; by Erica Moser; 2/28/25 Oonjee Oh [nursing Ph.D studen] was the lead author on the paper “The ethical dimensions of utilizing Artificial Intelligence in palliative care,” which published in the journal Nursing Ethics in November. ... The paper applies the moral principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, and explicability to examine the ethical dimensions of three hypothetical use cases: machine learning algorithms that predict patient mortality, natural language processing models that capture the signals of psychological distress from clinical notes, and chatbots that provide informational and emotional support to caregivers.
CIO hiring on the rise: How to land a top tech exec role in 2025
02/26/25 at 03:00 AMCIO hiring on the rise: How to land a top tech exec role in 2025 CIO; by David Weldon; 2/25/25 Job opportunities are picking up for CIOs and other IT leaders in 2025, but so are expectations, with AI, change acceleration, and business transformation at the top of most companies’ wish lists. Early returns on 2025 hiring for IT leaders suggest a robust market. For some recruitment firms, job growth for tech executive positions is at great heights.
[Cyberattack:] Ascension recoups $1B in advance payments
02/24/25 at 03:00 AMAscension recoups $1B in advance payments Becker's Hospital CFO Report; by Alan Condon; 2/19/25 St. Louis-based Ascension has recouped about $1 billion in advance payments from Medicare and certain commercial payers related to disruptions from the May ransomware attack that affected the health system as well as the February 2024 Change Healthcare cyberattack. "The advance payments helped to mitigate the unfavorable cash flow impacts associated with the aforementioned cyber incidents as revenue cycle processes continue to ramp towards recovery," the health system said in financial documents published Feb. 17. "In accordance with the terms and conditions of the programs, recoupments began in FY24 with all payments being fully recouped at Dec. 31, 2024."
New tech, new problems: Why application development needs a big-picture view
02/21/25 at 03:00 AMNew tech, new problems: Why application development needs a big-picture view Software Development Times (SD Times); by Sharul Sangl; 2/19/25... [Many] organizations have approached [technology] innovation without a comprehensive strategy or holistic view of their applications, simply focusing on adding the latest features or trendy tools. As a result, they are facing challenges related to application performance, scalability, efficiency, and security. To ensure the success of application innovation, enterprises must maintain a big-picture view of their applications. ... When approached strategically, organizations are in a prime position to capitalize on current technologies to truly innovate. ...
'Fast and furious' AI sparks health system refocus
02/21/25 at 03:00 AM'Fast and furious' AI sparks health system refocus Becker's Health IT; by Laura Dyrda; 2/19/25Health systems are beginning to hire chiefs of artificial intelligence and other AI leaders to bring new expertise into the system with the goal of becoming a more sophisticated, data-driven organization. Lisa Stump, executive vice president, chief digital information officer and vice dean of information technology at Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, participated in the search and hiring process for Girish Nadkarni, MD, Mount Sinai's first chair of artificial intelligence and human health to create a formal department at the Icahn School of Medicine dedicated to AI. She now partners with him and the system's chief clinical officer – calling themselves the "digital and technology partners" group – to structure a center of excellence around AI and digital health, focusing on the patient and consumer experience.
Change Healthcare data breach: Industry 'not fine' 1 year later
02/20/25 at 03:00 AMChange Healthcare data breach: Industry 'not fine' 1 year later Modern Healthcare; by Lauren Berryman; 2/19/25 It’s been one year since the unprecedented Change Healthcare cyberattack crippled hospitals, medical groups, payers and pharmacies. For some providers, troubles linger. The industry continues to grapple with the aftermath of the breach of UnitedHealth Group's technology subsidiary, which exposed data on 190 million consumers. Core functions, including claims processing, prescription management, payment, prior authorization and insurance verification froze after UnitedHealth disconnected systems Feb. 21, 2024, following the hack by ransomware group BlackCat.
ViVE 2025: Improving clinical workflows amid workforce shortages
02/20/25 at 03:00 AMViVE 2025: Improving clinical workflows amid workforce shortages HealthTech; by Teta Alim; 2/18/25 As the U.S. braces for a dearth of physicians and nurses, healthcare organizations are transforming processes to attract and retain talent. By 2034, experts have projected, there will be a shortage of between 17,800 to 48,000 primary care physicians. For full-time registered nurses, 2030 projections are even steeper. Healthcare organizations are well aware of these forecasts and have been testing and deploying solutions to improve employee satisfaction and retention and attract new talent. At ViVE 2025 in Nashville, Tenn., industry leaders discussed how improvements supported by artificial intelligence (AI) are offering promising results for streamlining workflows. [Click on the title's link to read this discussion.]
20 high-performing healthcare website designs that get results
02/19/25 at 03:00 AM20 high-performing healthcare website designs that get results Just Digital; by Just Digital Team; 2/17/25 As healthcare becomes more digital, a well-crafted healthcare website design is essential for serving patients, sharing information, and building trust. It’s often the first point of contact, making usability, clarity, and accessibility non-negotiable. ... The majority of visitors to healthcare websites are searching for information. As a result, these healthcare website designs must be appealing to the eye, user-friendly, and simple to navigate. Our team at Just Digital compiled a list of some of the best healthcare website design inspirations online. [Click on the title's link for website examples and descriptions of design elements "that get results."]
Tech resilience for healthcare providers: Inaction has a heavy toll
02/19/25 at 03:00 AMTech resilience for healthcare providers: Inaction has a heavy toll McKinsey & Company; by Brian Shimabukuro and Sriram Sekar with Angela Botner and Rut Patel; 2/18/25 Cyberattacks and tech outages at provider organizations have reached an all-time high. To stem the tide, providers need strong plans to prevent, detect, and recover from attacks and disruptions. The outages that result from these attacks can have severe, long-lasting effects on health systems and patients. Globally, healthcare provider organizations incur the highest cost for data breaches of any industry, averaging $9.8 million per incident ... Tech resilience encompasses capabilities to monitor, prevent, detect, and recover from disruptions. ... [Click on the title's link for detailed challenges and strategies.]
Class action over UHG's alleged AI-driven care denials advances
02/17/25 at 03:00 AMClass action over UHG's alleged AI-driven care denials advances Modern Healthcare; by Lauren Berryman; 2/13/25 A class action regarding UnitedHealthcare’s alleged use of artificial intelligence to deny care for Medicare Advantage members will continue playing out in court, but with fewer claims. In a court filing Thursday, a federal judge said two of seven claims brought against UnitedHealth Group by health plan members and their families — who alleged the company used AI to deny coverage for medically necessary post-acute care — can move forward. UnitedHealth Group has been battling the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, since November 2023. Plaintiffs have alleged the company's health insurance unit UnitedHealthcare used an AI tool called nH Predict to make coverage decisions, sometimes overriding physician judgment.
BrightStar, Compassus, Empath harness clinical, data and product power
02/13/25 at 03:00 AMBrightStar, Compassus, Empath harness clinical, data and product power Home Health Care News; by Joyce Famakinwa; 2/10/25 Clinical power, data power and product power offer three ways of examining some of the top priorities for home-based care companies in 2025. Compassus, BrightStar Care and Empath Health all have a range of initiatives and achievements that are relevant to these areas, which leaders with the three organizations delved into during a panel discussion at the recent Home Care 100 conference. ...
AdventHealth's AI chief aims to cut through the 'uncertainty' of AI in healthcare
02/12/25 at 03:00 AMAdventHealth's AI chief aims to cut through the 'uncertainty' of AI in healthcare Becker's Hospital Review; by Naomi Diaz; 2/5/25 AdventHealth, based in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has appointed Rob Purinton as its first chief artificial intelligence officer, a newly created role aimed at reducing uncertainty around AI while guiding the health system's overall strategy for using the technology. "We think there's some uncertainty in the future with AI and healthcare, and so my job is to take some of that uncertainty out," Mr. Purinton told Becker's. "The future could be bright and productive and rosy and a really great experience for consumers and clinicians, or it could be the opposite of that. ..."
'It's not about technology or dashboards': What health systems need from IT execs next
02/06/25 at 03:00 AM'It's not about technology or dashboards': What health systems need from IT execs next Becker's Health IT; by Laura Dyrda; 2/4/25 Health system IT leaders are entering a new era of leadership amid transformational technology platform purchases, artificial intelligence integration and cybersecurity advancements. But being the most technically proficient no longer guarantees leaders the top role. ... Healthcare IT leaders can become distracted by the bells and whistles of new technology and move forward without considering the patient experience. ... Staying close to the health system's mission is critical for IT leaders, and [Christopher Hutchins, senior vice president and chief data and analytics officer at Lifepoint Health] ties the technology back to patient care. He prioritizes his teammates and colleagues, listening carefully to what they need. Notable mentions: James Forrester, Chief Technology Officer at University of Rochester (NY) Medical Center; Donna Roach, CIO of University of Utah Health; and Christopher Hutchins, senior vice president and chief data and analytics officer at Lifepoint Health
70K nursing home patients have personal data stolen in breach
02/05/25 at 03:05 AM70K nursing home patients have personal data stolen in breachMcKnight's Long-Term Care News; by Zee Johnson; 1/29/25Several skilled nursing facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania have sent letters to thousands of patients informing them of a data breach that gained access to their names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive information. Approximately 70,000 HCF Management patients from facilities across the chain’s network of SNF’s had their data obtained by RansomHub, a ransomware organization.Publisher's note: Pairing this story with "Ransomware attack prompts Maryland hospital to take systems offline" article. It's likely a matter of "when not if" this happens in hospice. How are you preparing for it?
Ransomware attack prompts Maryland hospital to take systems offline
02/05/25 at 03:00 AMRansomware attack prompts Maryland hospital to take systems offlineBecker's Health IT; by Naomi Diaz; 1/27/25A ransomware attack prompted Frederick (Md.) Health to take its systems offline as a precaution. The incident, according to a Jan. 27 news release, is under investigation and has caused some service delays, though most appointments are continuing as scheduled.Publisher's note: While this impacts a hospital system, they have a hospice, too. How might you prepare for a ransomware attack before it happens?
The human edge: How AI can assist but never replace
01/31/25 at 03:00 AMThe human edge: How AI can assist but never replace JD Supra; by Ralph Losey; 1/29/25 The rise of artificial intelligence has evoked both awe and apprehension. he list of its potential contributions seems endless. Yet, whispers of fear persist in our conversations: What if AI surpasses us? What if it replaces us entirely? These fears, while understandable, stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of what AI is—and what it is not. While AI may outperform humans in specific analytical domains, .. it can never replicate the full spectrum of what it means to be human. Far from being a threat to humanity, AI—when governed responsibly—offers a transformative tool to amplify our potential, not a rival to our existence. [Click on the title's link to continue reading.]
How to prioritize AI initiatives: A strategic framework for maximizing ROI
01/30/25 at 03:15 AMHow to prioritize AI initiatives: A strategic framework for maximizing ROI CIO; Opinion, by Santhosh Gottigere; 1/28/25 ... AI is highly disruptive and rapidly evolving at breakneck speed. Advanced versions of large language models (LLMs) are coming out at regular intervals with improved compute power capabilities. Those LLMs are also achieving the kind of increased accuracy scores on the MMLU benchmark leaderboard that have become synonymous with the version upgrade cycles we are all accustomed to with SaaS product releases like clockwork. ... Developing a clear and comprehensive strategic vision is the starting point of prioritizing AI initiatives with business goals. Answering the question “Why” sets the tone. Will AI — and specifically generative AI (genAI) — assist in your customer experience and retention efforts? Are you hoping it will open up or drive new lines of revenue? Or is it a “we’re not sure, but we don’t want to be left behind” situation? ... [Click on the title's link to continue reading.]