As augmented intelligence tools become more integrated into healthcare, the American Medical Association (AMA) has introduced a new policy to promote transparency and trust in these technologies. Announced during its Annual Meeting, the policy emphasizes the importance of explainable clinical AI tools that provide accessible safety and efficacy data, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions regarding patient care. It also calls for increased oversight and regulation of AI algorithms through independent evaluations, ensuring that their explainability supplements traditional methods of validating safety and efficacy. Dr. Alexander Ding, from the AMA Board, underscored the necessity of transparency for physicians to confidently utilize these tools in clinical settings.

AMA Unveils New Policy to Boost Transparency in Clinical AI Tools AMA

Edmund Siy, the new chief information and technology officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, is prioritizing the alignment of technology initiatives with the organization's mission since his appointment in May. His focus includes building a secure digital infrastructure, enhancing support for clinicians, and guiding the ethical adoption of artificial intelligence. Siy emphasizes cybersecurity to protect patient data and plans to develop three-year roadmaps to strategically guide the IT department. He also highlights the importance of integrating AI responsibly within healthcare workflows, urging collaboration with providers to ensure ethical implementation.

New CTO Edmund Siy Prioritizes Cybersecurity and Ethical AI in Healthcare Becker's Hospital Review

Baystate Health has appointed Clara Guixa as its new Chief Information and Digital Officer, effective June 2. In this role, she will oversee the organization's information technology strategy to improve operational efficiency and patient care. Guixa, who has over 25 years of experience in healthcare IT, previously held leadership positions at Boston Children’s Hospital and other academic healthcare institutions. Her expertise in technology investments and data governance is expected to significantly contribute to Baystate Health's IT initiatives.

Baystate Health Appoints Clara Guixa as New CIO to Transform IT Strategy Baystate Health

Mayo Clinic in Florida has partnered with hellocare.ai to leverage ambient clinical intelligence to improve patient care and outcomes while aiming to reduce hospitalizations. Dr. Kent Thielen highlighted the importance of integrating innovative solutions to tackle future healthcare challenges. Hellocare.ai, which specializes in tools like ambient documentation and virtual support platforms, will collaborate with Mayo Clinic to enhance healthcare delivery through AI-driven resources. The partnership follows hellocare.ai's recent $47 million funding round, with Mayo Clinic also investing in the initiative, ensuring that revenue supports their non-profit mission in patient care, education, and research.

Mayo Clinic Partners with hellocare.ai to Revolutionize Patient Care with AI Healthcare IT News

As augmented intelligence tools become more integrated into healthcare, the American Medical Association (AMA) has introduced a new policy to promote transparency and trust in these technologies. Announced during its Annual Meeting, the policy emphasizes the importance of explainable clinical AI tools that provide accessible safety and efficacy data, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions regarding patient care. It also calls for increased oversight and regulation of AI algorithms through independent evaluations, ensuring that their explainability supplements traditional methods of validating safety and efficacy. Dr. Alexander Ding, from the AMA Board, underscored the necessity of transparency for physicians to confidently utilize these tools in clinical settings.

AMA Unveils New Policy to Boost Transparency in Clinical AI Tools AMA

Edmund Siy, the new chief information and technology officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, is prioritizing the alignment of technology initiatives with the organization's mission since his appointment in May. His focus includes building a secure digital infrastructure, enhancing support for clinicians, and guiding the ethical adoption of artificial intelligence. Siy emphasizes cybersecurity to protect patient data and plans to develop three-year roadmaps to strategically guide the IT department. He also highlights the importance of integrating AI responsibly within healthcare workflows, urging collaboration with providers to ensure ethical implementation.

New CTO Edmund Siy Prioritizes Cybersecurity and Ethical AI in Healthcare Becker's Hospital Review

Baystate Health has appointed Clara Guixa as its new Chief Information and Digital Officer, effective June 2. In this role, she will oversee the organization's information technology strategy to improve operational efficiency and patient care. Guixa, who has over 25 years of experience in healthcare IT, previously held leadership positions at Boston Children’s Hospital and other academic healthcare institutions. Her expertise in technology investments and data governance is expected to significantly contribute to Baystate Health's IT initiatives.

Baystate Health Appoints Clara Guixa as New CIO to Transform IT Strategy Baystate Health

Mayo Clinic in Florida has partnered with hellocare.ai to leverage ambient clinical intelligence to improve patient care and outcomes while aiming to reduce hospitalizations. Dr. Kent Thielen highlighted the importance of integrating innovative solutions to tackle future healthcare challenges. Hellocare.ai, which specializes in tools like ambient documentation and virtual support platforms, will collaborate with Mayo Clinic to enhance healthcare delivery through AI-driven resources. The partnership follows hellocare.ai's recent $47 million funding round, with Mayo Clinic also investing in the initiative, ensuring that revenue supports their non-profit mission in patient care, education, and research.

Mayo Clinic Partners with hellocare.ai to Revolutionize Patient Care with AI Healthcare IT News