Clinical

While some healthcare professionals did prefer ChatGPT’s responses when compared to physicians' answers in one study, Kellogg researchers say it's too early to tell whether AI could really be a match for doctors' expertise and bedside manner.

The recent HIMSS nursing informatics workforce survey contained some useful lessons. Tammy Kwiatkoski, senior director of clinical informatics at HIMSS, summarizes some of the results and discusses how workforce IT can improve patient outcomes.

What's more, data work surrounding the early warning system helped spur physician use of evidence-based order sets to greater than 70% – which greatly reduces overall mortality.

Generative AI tools can be deployed for an array of clinical and operational needs, from sepsis detection to resource management, say the Chartis Group's director Gregg Mohrmann and principal Bret Anderson.

Targeted alerts for specific drugs can help clinicians make the right treatment decisions for their patients, says Anna Dover, director of product management at First Databank, who discusses those and other automation innovations.

Also, the WA government has announced new funding to begin the first phase launch of the WA Virtual Emergency Department.

Mike Brandofino, COO and president of Caregility, explains how artificial intelligence is helping connect platforms to enhance hybrid care in the hospital setting.

Even with a serious provider shortage, virtual care can help connect patients to care in underserved areas, says Dan Ferris, chief marketing officer at Iris Telehealth.

The burden of documentation has a significant impact on patient care - but automation can help, says Whende Carroll, clinical informatics advisor at HIMSS.

The promise of hospital-at-home in the U.S. and improving clinical informatics in the MENA region, as told by Dr. Anwar Jebran, clinical informatics fellow at UI Health and member of the HIMSS Physician Committee.