Getting the right information to patients without adding clinical, IT burdens

LAS VEGAS – Advocate Health launched a personalized digital health experience journey to support connection to and reinforce trust with patients, which is paying off.  But it’s not just about simplifying technology and cost savings. “You want to know that your experience program does have value for your organization,” Ed Mitchell, director of strategic partnerships at … Read more

Former U.S. Cyber Commander urges healthcare to think differently about AI

LAS VEGAS – At HIMSS25 on Wednesday, former U.S. National Security Administration Director General Paul M. Nakasone discussed the healthcare sector’s need to ensure it adapts, adopts and advances artificial intelligence technologies. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence to more recent advancements in reasoning models are making significant improvements in healthcare today, he said. But, … Read more

Rural health EHR sharing for a win-win

LAS VEGAS – Parkview Health in Northeast Indiana has created a path for rural patients in 23 counties to benefit from “a single story of care,” according to David Winn, vice president of Parkview Community Connect. His presentation focused on lessons learned after 13 years of growing “a business within a business.” The non-profit healthcare … Read more

Reshaping cybersecurity through innovation requires rigorous implementation methodologies

LAS VEGAS – Taking regimented approaches to implementing systems that leverage artificial intelligence can improve trust within organizations, but that may mean that proof of concept takes more time. AI can offer security teams increased efficiency “where machine learning and technology can do things faster,” Anahi Santiago, Christianicare’s chief information security officer, said Monday at … Read more

Adaptable, enterprise AI needed to meet demands of evolving healthcare landscape

Artisight, in Booth 123 in the AI Pavillion at HIMSS25, is a company that is seeking to transform healthcare via its AI-powered smart hospital platform, which uses computer vision, ambient intelligence and automation to enhance clinical workflows with the aim of improving patient outcomes. The platform includes real-time data capture, predictive analytics and virtual care … Read more

Provider organizations that invest in cloud-first, AI-powered strategies will thrive

Patty Hayward is focusing on at least three technologies at HIMSS25: cloud-first strategies that break free from on-premise limitations, agentic AI that automates complex workflows without dedicated coders, and AI-driven contact centers that transform patient engagement and operations. Hayward is general manager of healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk. The company, in Booth 5054 at … Read more