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Symplr uses AI and predictive analytics to perform mundane tasks such as time card management for nurse managers. This allows them to spend more of their time on direct patient care, says Tony DiGiorgio, the company's chief architect.
There are limitations to current large language models for coding and identifying clinical quality measures, says Dr. Jay Anders, CMO at Medicomp Systems, who discusses the need for further model training and clinical vigilance to avoid errors.
Technology and informatics play a pivotal role in nursing, and nurses need to be in on the design and testing of new digital tools, says Connie White Delaney, dean and professor, University of Minnesota School of Nursing.
Nurse informaticists should have a voice in selecting new technologies such as AI to ensure they address bias and capture accurate data, says Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, program director of nursing informatics at NewYork-Presbyterian.
So you've decided to build internally. Now what? Product management partnerships, devoted teams and future planning for technology refreshes will be key.
The TigerConnect clinical communication platform aims to reduce communication gaps that can cost hospitals and contribute to medical errors, explains Dr. Will O'Connor, TigerConnect's CMIO.
With cohorts of 50 engaging with renowned CIO faculty, new and aspiring information officers connect with a close knit set of peers and mentors, says Isaiah Nathaniel, VP and CIO at Delaware Valley Community Health.
At the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, it's AI, cybersecurity, health equity, the evolution of nursing and much more. Watch healthcare IT insiders discuss these subjects and news and views.
AI policies, patient experience, the next generation of CIOs, nursing informatics and more: Healthcare IT insiders and thought leaders discuss issues affecting the industry.
Whende Carroll, clinical informatics advisor, HIMSS, offers a preview of upcoming HIMSS24 sessions on ethics and AI in nursing, and discusses how AI and virtual care technology can empower patients and mitigate the effects of nursing shortages.