General Nakasone Urges Healthcare to Harness AI for Cybersecurity and Care
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
At HIMSS25, General Paul M. Nakasone underscored the critical importance for the healthcare sector to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance both cybersecurity and patient care. He expressed that generative AI and reasoning models promise significant advancements in healthcare delivery and operations, urging providers to leverage these technologies for improved diagnostics and efficiencies. Drawing a parallel to past technological disruptions, Nakasone characterized the current healthcare landscape as a pivotal moment, emphasizing that adapting to AI could enhance clinician capabilities and patient outcomes. Additionally, he shared insights on the cybersecurity challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for collaborative efforts to tackle ransomware and other threats impacting healthcare security.
