AI

Helen Waters previews a host of technologies the EHR giant will be showcasing in its booth and in educational sessions. They include generative AI, intelligent search and Meditech-as-a-Service.

The company is focused on "completely reinventing" its EHR into a "system of intelligence that helps health systems drive efficiency, improve clinical care, accelerate innovation and reduce costs," says General Manager Seema Verma.

In a time of "rapid change and uncertainty" the longtime IT and interoperability leader is also hearing lots of questions about e-prior authorization, identity and access management, and getting ROI from compliance investments.

HIMSS25 session will show how an AI solution can be implemented even at a high-volume, safety-net healthcare setting.

Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation is using AI and machine learning to gain a better understanding of diabetes and hypertension populations.

MGB-eFI can be integrated with an Epic-based electronic health record or be modified for other IT systems, making it a versatile tool for frailty assessment and fall risk.

Artificial intelligence tools have helped the organization get 100% of outpatient surgeries and 50% of inpatient surgeries opioid-free, says Dr. Zafar Chaudry. AI is helping with stroke prevention, too.

Dr. Zafar Chaudry explains, for one thing, how AI algorithms can predict strokes before they happen so physicians can intervene and prevent them. He adds that 20% of his job is sales – convincing colleagues the tech will do the job.

Also, Northeast Health Wangaratta has upgraded its EMR system.

The pre-conference event will offer sessions on patient engagement, the digital divide, SDOH, public health, climate and more. Matt Bishop of Open City Labs and Evelyn Gallego of EMI Advisors offer a preview.