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Can technology help bring the human touch back to medicine?
UC San Diego Health works with clinicians, patients, designers and IT teams to develop digital tools that improve patient experience, says Keisuke Nakagawa, director of strategic impact at UCSD and a HIMSS25 Changemaker.
CISA extends CVE program contract for 11 months
The initial expiration of MITRE's contract for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program was a shock to many cybersecurity experts. But the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency quickly pledged that there would be no lapse in service.
Chicago's Rush rolls out ambient AI after successful pilot
In the test, 74% of clinicians said the ambient and genAI technology reduced their levels of burnout and 95% wanted to continue using the technology. Further, clinicians used 25 non-English languages.
Past year's data breaches often stemmed from remediable cybersecurity gaps
Healthcare security incidents in 2024 highlighted third-party vendor risk and the need to prepare business continuity plans and tabletop exercises in case of attack, says Lee Kim, senior principal of cybersecurity and privacy at HIMSS.
Innovative – and useful – tech is key to empowering care teams
Staying current with evolving healthcare technology helps Health Catalyst introduce proven, valuable digital tools, says the company's Cathy Menkiena, a HIMSS25 Changemaker awardee.
Hackensack Meridian Chief AI Officer on the intersection of business and technology
The CAIO should not just understand both of those disciplines, but intuit what AI is good and bad, what's scalable and whether it's the right fit, says Sameer Sethi, the New Jersey health system's chief AI and insights officer.
HHS updates regulatory guides for the safe use of EHRs
ASTP has released the 2025 SAFER Guides, which aim to improve health systems' adherence to electronic health record best practices. They were updated by clinicians with informatics training and informaticians with clinical experience.
Chief AI Officer on becoming one and working with the C-suite
Sameer Sethi, SVP and chief AI and insights officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, offers tips for IT execs looking to become a Chief AI Officer and ways a CAIO can work with the C-suite to ensure AI gets done right.
White House releases guidance on federal AI use and procurement
Two new memos update federal AI policy, which the White House says will accelerate innovation, strengthen public trust and prioritize U.S.-developed AI tools.
Brown University policy expert talks about the future of telehealth flexibilities
Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, chair of the school's department of health services, policy and practice, discusses the frustrations and promise of telehealth reimbursement and regulation – and describes how the current situation is stifling virtual care innovation.