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"Health IT has always been a nonpartisan area for policymakers, so I expect that will largely remain the case," says longtime policy expert Leigh Burchell.

Also, NSW Health has appointed a new CIO.

The health system has reduced RN turnover by seven percentage points; the RN retention rate is back to pre-pandemic 95%. This saves RN replacement costs in a highly competitive market. Further, the platform helps leaders follow best practices.

The two organizations will collaborate on education, digital transformation, leadership, networking and other offerings for physicians, CMIOs and other clinical and IT execs.

The $188 million, which could increase, will help fund technology projects such as EHR integrations, ED and NICU improvements and other digital health initiatives to "bring vital resources to underserved New Yorkers."

Dr. Michael S. Barr, a veteran and a healthcare consultant, explains how SBAR – Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation – will bring C-level health system execs onboard for strategic artificial intelligence investments.

Impower therapists love the ambient listening technology, its COO reports. Artificial intelligence is helping them produce more clinically detailed notes, better comply with documentation submission and be more present with clients.

Miquel-Angel Garcia of Olympus Corporation's Endoscopy Solutions Division explains the aim and focus on alleviating clinicians' administrative and cognitive burden while also prioritizing resource efficiency at uncompromised quality of patient care.

The development and use of virtual reality apps for medical training offer unique benefits in the healthcare setting, say Dr. Sarah Hoffe and Brian Gonzalez of the Moffitt Cancer Center. They will share their expertise at HIMSS25.