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Also, the NSW government has launched a free virtual urgent care service in Sydney.

Also, Tan Tock Seng Hospital has introduced a new AI-powered mobile diabetes application.

The programs aim to equip health workers with competencies in health IT, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making.

The HIMSS government relations team plans to work within the U.S. and with other countries on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital health transformation and workforce development, says Tom Leary, SVP and head of government relations.

Before implementing AI tools to reduce burnout and administrative burden, include nurses and doctors in the process so their concerns can be addressed, says Angie Cox, Nautilus Solutions CEO and founder.

Nurses with less than two years of experience increase their confidence in performing during electronic health record outages after escape room-style training, Michael Allen of Indiana University Health said at HIMSS25.

There are many valuable use cases for robotic process automation, says Dr. Jonah Feldman of NYU Langone Health, including streamlining patient intakes and analyzing charts to determine where care can be improved.

With the increasing shortage of medical professionals, care delivery and roles will need to evolve. With the aging population and increase in chronic diseases, nurses are asking for more responsibilities.

Lavonia Thomas, nursing informatics officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses how integrating frontline nurse feedback into digital transformation efforts is enhancing patient care.

Technology and business operations leaders from Medical University of South Carolina offered some useful tips and strategies on collaboration, continuous improvement and more at HIMSS25 on Wednesday.