How to Avoid the Pinch of Pain Points in Clinical Care AI Tools
Despite the pressure to implement AI tools in clinical care, senior leaders at health systems must move deliberately to avoid unnecessary risk, a pair of experts say.
Silent Epidemic: Why CMOs Must Act Now on Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients
According to a study published last year by the journal Food Science & Nutrition, mortality from malnutrition has increased by an average of 5.5% annually since 2013. The study also projects that 20% of Americans will be malnourished by 2030.
Is Patient-Facing AI a Trusted Source of Information for Patients?
PatientGPT, a new AI tool developed by the health system and K Health, can securely access the patient’s medical history to provide personalized answers for patient questions as well as connect patients with a virtual visit through Hartford HealthCare’s HHC 24/7 platform or an appointment with a primary care provider or specialist.
3 Tips for Successfully Advancing AI Tools in Clinical Care
To manage adoption of these AI tools, chief information officers, chief medical information officers, and other senior leaders must make sure their organizations have several mechanisms in place such as AI governance, risk mitigation, and clinician support for new AI solutions.
The Future Is Ambient: 3 Takeaways from AONL 2026
According to Karen Mahnke, Bernthal Family chief nurse executive and VP of operations, it’s important to engage nurses early on and throughout the process of implementing ambient listening technology because it yields better system design, higher usability, and fewer workflow barriers.
How to Build Patient Trust in AI
Physicians frequently report that AI saves time and helps them make decisions, but not all patients are open to its use. Discover how affected professionals can change that, and why this perception matters.
How Presbyterian Built a Governance-First Strategy for AI
For Presbyterian Healthcare Services, the challenge was not whether to adopt AI, but how to do so in a way that improves clinical decision-making without disrupting workflows or compromising patient safety.
Where AI Adoption Is Growing for Health Systems
According to the survey of 120 health systems across the U.S., 75% are now using at least one AI application, up from 59% in 2025. The growth is even more pronounced among organizations using at least three AI solutions, with half of respondents meeting that criteria this year, compared to 30% in the prior year.
Healthcare Leaders Join Together to Craft Standard for AI Safety
A coalition of executives from leading health systems across the U.S. have launched the first operational standard specifically designed to govern AI that communicates directly with patients or which is used to shape clinical messaging.
Preparing PAs for AI and Beyond
A recently released report from Wolters Kluwer takes a deep dive into how physician associates (PA) are dealing with rapid changes in healthcare, particularly in the area of AI use.