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The healthcare industry contributes more than 6% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., says William Theisen, CEO of EcoAct North America. 

It's not enough to just mitigate implicit bias: AI tools should be harnessed promote access for the underserved, says Dr. Antoine Keller, cardiothoracic surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette Hospital, who highlights a portable diagnostics tool that's helping.

Crowdstrike has new partnerships that bolster and streamline SOC processes and spur AI-driven security innovations. Also, Oracle, Meditech and Innovaccer add tools to improve daily healthcare operations.

Petra Wilson, HIMSS senior advisor, European health policy and EU affairs, says digital health projects should find synergies with each other and build user trust to ensure sustainability after funding programs end.

OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini did not recommend opioid medication for one group over another – suggesting that artificial intelligence could help address clinician bias and improve fairness in treating pain.

Deploying AI and other technologies can lighten administrative burdens.

Smart hospital and AI innovations take centre stage at the HIMSS24 Asia-Pacific Health Conference on 1-4 October in Seoul, South Korea.

Enhance clinicians’ job satisfaction and reduce operational waste.

URAC is an accrediting body that covers virtual care and recognizes excellence in telehealth and health equity. Dr. Shawn Griffin, president and CEO, explains how four honorees successfully make healthcare more equitable using telehealth.

Hospitals could enhance accessibility by investing in alternative sites of care and virtual visits, report says.