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When veterans can be quickly identified at health systems, they can access needed benefits more easily, including emergency mental health care, says Dr. Jonathan Nebeker, Department of Veterans Affairs CMIO.
According to one attendee, HIMSS26 offers a diverse mix of healthcare leaders, policymakers and newcomers to the field that can lead to idea exchange and interesting conversations.
Elena Sini, HIMSS board chair and group CIO at GVM Care and Research, says national coordination and European Commission funding are enabling Italy's shift from fragmented regional healthcare to a single digital strategy.
Hear directly from panelists and other experts at HIMSS26 about developments at the VA, enhancing clinician and patient experiences with AI tools and reducing bias in data sets that AI models use.
The Project Management Institute's Karla Mae Eidem talks about how PMI and HIMSS are working together to guide healthcare leaders through the complexity of AI deployment and digital transformation.
HIMSS26 interviews revealed that, for attendees, AI represents both a powerful tool to help healthcare organizations weather financial headwinds and a serious cybersecurity concern.
According to Sumit Nagpal, Cherish CEO, the company's smart device detects patient vitals such as heart rate and uses AI to track daily patterns, surfacing subtle signals of decline so clinicians can proactively manage care.
CMS is leveraging AI and machine learning to flag possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud. However, COO Kimberly Brandt says experts like clinicians and forensic accountants are needed to verify their findings before action is taken.
CMS envisions frictionless data sharing in which patients can use biometrics to access their records. They can then transfer them using a QR code, explains Amy Gleason, administrator at U.S. DOGE Service and CMS strategic advisor.
At HIMSS26, one attendee says that meeting colleagues face-to-face enhances his working relationships and reminds him of how their team works together to serve real patients. Hear other stories from the exhibit floor in this video.