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By HIMSS TV | 11:16 am | January 10, 2025
The Joint Commission's Responsible Use of Health Data certification creates a standard that helps assure that data is used in a meaningful, appropriate and safe way, says Matt Kull, chief information and digital strategy officer for Inova Health System.   
By HIMSS TV | 11:33 am | January 06, 2025
The editors of Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Finance News and MobiHealthNews discuss AI's value in 2025 in areas such as assisting with administrative tasks, drug discovery, documentation, precision medicine and imaging.
By Jessica Hagen | 09:00 am | December 27, 2024
Some executives anticipate an acceleration of M&A activity as struggling startups seek exits, while others foresee more funding opportunities for companies with proven value in the sector.
By Anthony Vecchione | 04:04 pm | December 26, 2024
The task force provides guiding principles, recommendations and policy proposals around responsible AI innovation and use in healthcare.
By Jessica Hagen | 03:13 pm | December 16, 2024
Musk revealed on X that the SEC has reopened its investigation into Neuralink, sharing a letter from his attorney addressed to the commission's chair.
By Jessica Hagen | 01:33 pm | December 12, 2024
Industry executives share their thoughts on the year's digital health developments - from an increased focus on women’s health to the rise of generative AI.
By Jessica Hagen | 01:37 pm | December 11, 2024
The tracker highlights youth mental health across the U.S. through data, stories and surveys. A related white paper offers recommendations for policymakers.
By Jessica Hagen | 04:59 pm | November 27, 2024
The patent includes the company's safety-focused LLMs incorporated into its Polaris constellation architecture. 
By Susan Morse | 03:47 pm | November 07, 2024
The expectation is for a new Congress to create policy around AI and cybersecurity, says Tom Leary of HIMSS.
By Jessica Hagen | 01:15 pm | October 21, 2024
The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all sectors involved.