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When evaluating electronic health record systems to minimize documentation burden, usability is always the big challenge, says one informatics expert. Customization capabilities can help a lot, and so can robust and ongoing training programs.

Stephen Ferrara, DNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and associate dean for AI at Columbia University School of Nursing, talks the role of artificial intelligence for NPs and discusses an AI/wearables use case.

Spatial intelligence, real-time monitoring and predictive analytics are helping San Francisco fire stations and firefighters lower rates of occupational diseases, says Emilio Goldenhersch, MKThink enterprise director.

He discusses new sessions and showcases, new member benefits, new networking opportunities and an array of new healthcare technologies to explore as attendees from around the world make plans to travel to Las Vegas from March 3-6.

"Health IT has always been a nonpartisan area for policymakers, so I expect that will largely remain the case," says longtime policy expert Leigh Burchell.

Also, NSW Health has appointed a new CIO.

The health system has reduced RN turnover by seven percentage points; the RN retention rate is back to pre-pandemic 95%. This saves RN replacement costs in a highly competitive market. Further, the platform helps leaders follow best practices.

The two organizations will collaborate on education, digital transformation, leadership, networking and other offerings for physicians, CMIOs and other clinical and IT execs.

The $188 million, which could increase, will help fund technology projects such as EHR integrations, ED and NICU improvements and other digital health initiatives to "bring vital resources to underserved New Yorkers."