Acute Care

HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf was honored during the HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Health Symposium for his commitment to the community.

AI implementation is expensive and necessary, but that’s where the agreement ends.

The contract restrictions prevent consumers from choosing lower-cost health plans, lawsuit says.

The EHR was impacted and other systems were taken offline as a precaution, officials say.

Physicians tell Dr. Amy Bucher they feel a sense of empowerment in being able to offer their patients something that, along with lifestyle changes, reduces weight, lowers the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, and helps prevent other chronic conditions.

Hospitals have more uninsured patients or those covered by government programs with higher volumes not translating into stronger financial results.

The intelligent automation will deliver more timely decisions that reduce delays and improve access to care, Optum says.

AI needs to be designed to address what matters most to patients and families, says Laura Cooley, who is speaking at HIMSS26.

The Indiana Hospital Association wants state and federal lawmakers to modernize the Medicaid reimbursement rate and take other measures to support financial stability.

Administrators are three times more likely to be involved in AI policy than clinicians, suggesting staff is using AI without clear guidance.