Joel Klein, MD, is the senior vice president and CIO of the University of Maryland Medical System, transitioning from a career in emergency medicine to healthcare IT. His interest in data-driven hospital performance led him to spearhead an electronic medical record system upgrade, marking his entry into IT six years ago. Initially balancing both roles, he eventually focused on IT due to the increasing demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. Klein emphasizes the importance of adaptability and understanding diverse stakeholder needs in healthcare, managing a busy routine that involves constant communication across various teams to deliver effective solutions.

From ER to CIO: Joel Klein Transforms Healthcare IT Leadership InformationWeek

Northwell Health has allocated $1.3 million to three employee-led projects through its 2025 Innovation Challenge, which aims to promote scientific advancements in healthcare. The selected initiatives include a video monitor platform for low-latency connections, an AI-based program for detecting sleep apnea, and a comprehensive radiology platform that merges AI insights with clinician input. Over the years, the challenge has seen extensive participation, resulting in funding for 15 projects since 2017. Among the winners, one project enhances surgical assistance through the integration of camera technology and XR glasses, while another seeks to leverage data from home devices for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis.

Northwell Health Invests $1.3 Million in Groundbreaking Employee Innovations Healthcare Finance News

Joel Gordon, Chief Medical Information Officer at UW Health, addressed the importance of trust in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare at the Reuters Digital Health conference. He warned that without governance and transparency, public trust could be easily compromised, hindering progress, as seen in past fields like gene therapy. While some health systems have started developing AI governance frameworks, a lack of cohesive national guidelines remains. Gordon advocates for the formation of learning consortiums to unify research methods across health systems, enhancing collaboration and minimizing redundancy. He recognizes the early stage of AI integration and emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to data and objectives in order to navigate forthcoming advancements effectively.

Building Trust: Healthcare Leaders Urge Transparency in AI Integration MedCity News

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a draft update to the NIST Privacy Framework (PWF), the first revision since its original release in January 2020. The updated version 1.1 aims to improve usability and align more closely with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), incorporating revisions to its structure and content, along with new sections on artificial intelligence and privacy risk management. The PWF maintains a sector-agnostic approach, allowing organizations to effectively manage privacy risks and enhance transparency while integrating their privacy and security practices.

NIST Unveils Draft Update to Privacy Framework, Enhancing AI and Risk Management TechTarget