Boston Children's expert teaches AI-physician interaction, hires Dinesh Rai, MD, to develop AI prompts, guide clinical cases via chatbot. Boston Children's, a key user of ChatGPT since 2022, launched internal ChatGPT platform. Over 1,000 employees accessed chatbot post-2023 rollout. Tool developed with OpenAI, Microsoft for HIPAA-compliance. Early questions involve documentation. Dr. Rai's clinical background aids tech understanding, communication with patients.

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Healthcare executives see AI potential but lack governance. Only 16% have systemwide policies, with many creating oversight committees. AI benefits include improved efficiency, increased clinical decision visibility, and task automation. 73% plan AI adoption via EHR vendors for integration ease. However, attention and calibration required, per UPMC Enterprises' Jeffrey Jones. Most organizations using cross-functional teams for AI deployment, often led by CIOs and data officers. Trust in large companies for AI integration with HIPAA compliance, lesser faith in startups. Adoption focus post-deployment on clinician and team member education, proven benefits aid buy-in.

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Oklahoma's Integris Health faces numerous privacy lawsuits from the 2023 breach affecting 2.4M people. Cybercriminals extorted ransom from patients, including a child, M.J., using stolen data. M.J.'s mother, Teresa Johnston, argues that the exposure of personal information has caused enduring anxiety and risk of identity theft. Many lawsuits against Integris seek improved data security practices and financial compensation, accusing Integris of insufficient data security leading to easy cyber infiltration. Hackers directly demanding ransoms from patients in data breaches is an alarming trend; experts advise healthcare entities to prepare strategies for such incidents.

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AI use in health systems lacks formal policies, with AI focusing on easing clinicians' documentation burden and automating functions. Survey shows interest in AI but concerns over data and privacy risks. Systems establish AI governance committees with only 16% having system-wide policy. CCM and KLAS Research surveyed health execs on AI use and risks. Generative AI seen beneficial in improving system efficiencies, enhancing decision visibility, and automating tasks, with 70% looking to integrate AI via EHR vendors.

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