Vive2024 healthcare CIOs prioritize operational and financial efficiencies; focusing on tangible, immediate improvements despite promising AI technology. Discussion themes: increased digital health investments despite challenging vendor market; system disruption risk via Change Healthcare's cyber attack; continued Enterprise System implementation, particularly EMR/ERP with peer-recommended providers. Balancing ongoing operational efficiency and pursuit of transformative digital health solutions remains key.

Vive2024 Insight: Top Priorities For Healthcare CIOs Forbes

Gary Marcus, an AI critic, discusses his concerns over AI's current state, including exploitation by tech companies, misuse of copyrighted materials, and the absence of common sense in AI systems. He believes AI policy and action are urgently needed to avoid making the same mistakes as with social media companies. Marcus has written a book, Taming Silicon Valley, about AI regulation and public involvement for responsible AI.

I went for a walk with Gary Marcus, AI’s loudest critic Technology Review

Healthcare's struggle with disconnected data systems and lack of interoperability leads to errors and delays. Despite tools for digital integration, most referrals still happen via fax, showing poor tool adoption due to usability issues. Emory Healthcare is streamlining digital referrals while Micky Tripathi from the ONC emphasizes the need for encouraging use of electronic referral tools.

Tools for Better Data Interoperability Are Here — But Providers Aren’t Adopting Them MedCity News

Tech companies' coddling culture shifts post-mass layoffs making hiring harder involving days of unpaid work assignments. Hiring process for tech roles has become more challenging with take-home coding tests and rigorous live-coding exercises. The role of AI in the tech industry complicates hiring practices; candidates use AI techniques in interviews and job searches. The need for an updated approach to interviewing is highlighted. 

Tech Job Interviews Are Out of Control Wired