Cameron Lewellen, Director of Healthcare ISVs at VMware, joins Bill for the news. They discuss the intricacies of VMware's approach to healthcare and the use of AI in the industry. Why is interoperability not yet a front-of-mind concern in healthcare? How is Cameron's friend Larry Ellison, Chief Executive Director at Oracle Corporation, reshaping our perception of healthcare through his innovative approach to data? With topics ranging from the role of AI in medical imaging to the concept of Intel creating large language models on laptops, this episode gives listeners a deep dive into the current and future applications of AI and data in healthcare. What could this mean for patients who need to modify their lifestyle as they age?

Key Points:
- AI in Medical Imaging
- Larry Ellison on Innovation
- LLMs on Local Computers
- Generative AI
- Perspective on Private Data

News articles:
- National Hospital Flash Report: August 2023
- AI shows major promise in breast cancer detection, new studies suggest

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Join CIOs Michael Pfeffer (Stanford Health Care), Chris Longhurst (UC San Diego Health), and Brent Lamm (UNC Health) in this webinar re-lease talking all things AI. In an era where technology is becoming increasingly personalized, how can AI models maintain the genuine ‘voice’ of healthcare professionals, ensuring a balance between efficiency and authenticity in patient communication? How can the evolving technology, observed in the continuous improvement of models like GPT-3.5 to GPT-4.0, be harnessed to address the unique challenges and requirements in different healthcare sectors, particularly in specialties compared to primary care? Reflecting on the quick adoption of AI models like ChatGPT in healthcare, how can the industry ensure that these tools are being implemented responsibly, taking into account the limitations and the potential impact on patient care? With AI models offering potential solutions to physician burnout by reducing time spent on tasks like note writing, how can the healthcare sector reassess and redefine what is truly essential in clinical documentation?

Key Points:
- AI Implementation Pace
- Legislation of AI
- LLMs and Local Models
- Ethos of AI
- Obstacles with Generative AI

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Today on TownHall, it's another look back to an episode from last year. In this episode, Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors spoke with the Boston Children’s Hospital duo of Heather Nelson, SVP & Chief Information Officer and John Brownstein, Chief Innovation Officer about effective collaboration between their two teams. What projects are they working together on currently? How do they go from a pilot to a successful house-wide implementation? What advice would Heather give to fellow Chief Information Officers on working more effectively with their Chief Innovation Officers?

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Watch the full #newsday here: Newsday: The Future of Tech - Third-party Risks, AI, and Cybersecurity with David Ting - https://youtu.be/DUyKfQf0mPI

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David Ting, CTO and Founder of Tausight joins Bill for the news. They explore topics ranging from third-party healthcare risks, the complexities of cybersecurity, to the potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Does our reliance on third-party systems expose us to risk, and how does this molecular spread of patient data affect us all? Can AI negate the need for intricate, hand-written code and how close are we to AI-powered robotic surgery becoming the norm? These thought-provoking yet grounded discussions not only propel us into pondering the future trajectory of the tech industry but also expound on its influence and potential in our everyday lives.

Key Points:
- Third-party Healthcare Risks
- Data Dispersal Complications
- AI in Cybersecurity
- Coding Automation
-Generative AI Potential
- Robotics in Healthcare
- Tausight - https://www.tausight.com/

News articles:
- 5 Things CFOs Should Know About Generative AI
https://www.wsj.com/articles/5-things-cfos-should-know-about-generative-ai-49fb3b48?page=1
- ChatGPT scored 72% in clinical decision accuracy, MGB study shows
https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/chatgpt-scored-72-clinical-decision-accuracy-mgb-study-shows
- IBM trains its LLM to read, rewrite COBOL apps
https://www.ciodive.com/news/IBM-COBOL-AI-watsonx/691395/

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In this episode, Doug King, Senior VP & CIO at Northwestern Medicine, delves into the transformative role of technology in healthcare. As healthcare systems increasingly integrate cutting-edge technology, how will clinicians adapt? Can AI truly be a reliable "team member" in patient care? As the borders between clinical and consumer data blur, what ethical considerations should be taken into account? Doug argues that the influx of data, while invaluable, also presents the challenge of discerning "signal" from "noise." How should healthcare institutions prepare for this exponential increase in data, and what strategies can help in filtering valuable information? Lastly, when it comes to forming valuable partnerships with vendors, Doug emphasizes the importance of shared mission and culture. Listen in to explore these questions and more.

Key Points:
- Ethical Considerations in AI & data
- Data-driven decisions
- Digital nurses
- Patient digital experience
- Valuable vendor partnerships

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Today on TownHall we are taking another look back at an episode from last year. In this episode, Brett Oliver, CMIO at Baptist Health, spoke with Steven Lane, Practicing Primary Care Physician & Clinical Informaticist of Sutter Health concerning interoperability and his journey into the world of informatics and what started him on that path. How does he see TEFCA and Carequality working together in the future? What does he see as ways to solve data duplication and corrections to errors? How did his introduction to a world of informatics create a hunger for becoming a better physician? Finally, what we all want to know, what is his funny story about decorating his first office?

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Today on TownHall we are looking back at another TownHall episode from last year. In this episode, Jake Lancaster, Chief Medical Information Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care interviewed Mark Zhang, Associate CMIO at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Medical Director at Brigham Digital Innovation Hub. Launched in 2013, the Hub matchmakes market solutions with internal challenges, accelerates the development, use and commercialization of Brigham-developed solutions, and fosters a culture of digital innovation and collaboration. What does it take to build successful programs and products within an academic medical center? What challenges come up with building things internally? How do you get funding?

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Bob Klein, CEO of Digital Scientists joins Bill for the news. They explore the complexities and advancements of AI in the field of healthcare. How might the landscape of medical services change as AI becomes integrated into daily operations? How will AI make waves in areas as significant as clinical decision support systems? Is AI an aid or a hindrance, a tool for efficiency, or a risk to job security as argued by nurses? Klein grapples with these questions and more, providing a thought-provoking look at where healthcare stands in the wild waters of AI development.

Key Points:
- AI Integration Challenges
- AI in Healthcare Services
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Nurse's Perception of AI
- Data Privacy Issues
-The Potential of Personalized Care
- Digital Scientists - https://digitalscientists.com/

News articles:
- Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/artificial-intelligence-pain-medication-narx-score/
- Leveraging the power of digital transformation to enhance patient care and healthcare providers’ performance
https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/leveraging-power-digital-transformation-enhance-patient-care-and-healthcare-providers
- Nurses join striking writers, actors to voice AI concerns
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/nurses-join-striking-writers-actors-to-voice-ai-concerns.html

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