Epic Systems' annual Users Group Meeting showcased new AI tools for healthcare, with presentations highlighting developments that can aid patients, providers, and payers. Among the announcements were AI-driven features to help nurses and doctors communicate with patients, a large database known as Cosmos containing anonymized records of 270 million patients for research, and the Look-Alikes function for treating rare diseases. Additionally, a demo highlighted futuristic MyChart functionalities, including AI-driven patient follow-ups and personalized recovery assessments. Epic's leaders underscored the accelerated pace of innovation, hinting at rapid advancements in integrating AI into healthcare.

Epic annual meeting offers peek at health care’s AI future The Cap Times

Google and California have agreed on a groundbreaking deal, contributing a combined $125 million over five years to bolster local newsrooms through a public charity at UC Berkeley’s journalism school. The initiative, aimed at counteracting the decline of journalism, includes a controversial $70 million earmark for artificial intelligence development, sparking concerns among journalists about job displacement. Despite being viewed as a pragmatic compromise by some lawmakers, the deal has faced criticism for being perceived as insufficient and overly favorable to Google, highlighting ongoing tensions over the role of tech giants in the news industry.

Google agrees to America’s first newsroom funding deal. It’s already unpopular. POLITICO

Epic Systems is advancing rapidly in developing AI and generative AI features for its electronic health records (EHR) software to reduce clinician burnout and improve patient care. At Epic's User Group Meeting, CEO Judy Faulkner emphasized their MyChart ART system, which drafts patient message responses, and new charting tools using ambient voice technology, both currently used by hundreds of healthcare organizations. Additionally, Epic is working on over 100 AI projects, including tools to enhance chart reviews and automate various clinical and administrative tasks. The company is also collaborating with Microsoft to optimize these AI solutions for cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance, and has launched an open-source AI validation tool on GitHub for wider healthcare use.

Epic touts new AI applications to streamline charting and bring research insights to the point of care Fierce Healthcare

Epic Systems founder and CEO Judy Faulkner announced the company’s forward-looking strategy, detailing plans and developments aimed at the next 25 to 50 years. Speaking at Epic's Users Group Meeting in Verona, Wisconsin, Faulkner emphasized their continued global expansion and technological advancements, including a major go-live in London and the integration of AI in clinical operations. With a focus on creating a more engaging user experience, Faulkner highlighted initiatives in precision medicine, AI-driven patient care tools, and user software improvements. Epic also plans to enhance its infrastructure to prioritize employee productivity by expanding individual office spaces, amid ongoing efforts to involve patients directly in their healthcare through shared digital interfaces.

Judy Faulkner's 25-to-50-year plan for Epic Becker's Hospital Review

Epic Systems' annual Users Group Meeting showcased new AI tools for healthcare, with presentations highlighting developments that can aid patients, providers, and payers. Among the announcements were AI-driven features to help nurses and doctors communicate with patients, a large database known as Cosmos containing anonymized records of 270 million patients for research, and the Look-Alikes function for treating rare diseases. Additionally, a demo highlighted futuristic MyChart functionalities, including AI-driven patient follow-ups and personalized recovery assessments. Epic's leaders underscored the accelerated pace of innovation, hinting at rapid advancements in integrating AI into healthcare.

Epic annual meeting offers peek at health care’s AI future The Cap Times

Google and California have agreed on a groundbreaking deal, contributing a combined $125 million over five years to bolster local newsrooms through a public charity at UC Berkeley’s journalism school. The initiative, aimed at counteracting the decline of journalism, includes a controversial $70 million earmark for artificial intelligence development, sparking concerns among journalists about job displacement. Despite being viewed as a pragmatic compromise by some lawmakers, the deal has faced criticism for being perceived as insufficient and overly favorable to Google, highlighting ongoing tensions over the role of tech giants in the news industry.

Google agrees to America’s first newsroom funding deal. It’s already unpopular. POLITICO

Epic Systems is advancing rapidly in developing AI and generative AI features for its electronic health records (EHR) software to reduce clinician burnout and improve patient care. At Epic's User Group Meeting, CEO Judy Faulkner emphasized their MyChart ART system, which drafts patient message responses, and new charting tools using ambient voice technology, both currently used by hundreds of healthcare organizations. Additionally, Epic is working on over 100 AI projects, including tools to enhance chart reviews and automate various clinical and administrative tasks. The company is also collaborating with Microsoft to optimize these AI solutions for cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance, and has launched an open-source AI validation tool on GitHub for wider healthcare use.

Epic touts new AI applications to streamline charting and bring research insights to the point of care Fierce Healthcare

Epic Systems founder and CEO Judy Faulkner announced the company’s forward-looking strategy, detailing plans and developments aimed at the next 25 to 50 years. Speaking at Epic's Users Group Meeting in Verona, Wisconsin, Faulkner emphasized their continued global expansion and technological advancements, including a major go-live in London and the integration of AI in clinical operations. With a focus on creating a more engaging user experience, Faulkner highlighted initiatives in precision medicine, AI-driven patient care tools, and user software improvements. Epic also plans to enhance its infrastructure to prioritize employee productivity by expanding individual office spaces, amid ongoing efforts to involve patients directly in their healthcare through shared digital interfaces.

Judy Faulkner's 25-to-50-year plan for Epic Becker's Hospital Review