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That said, despite its current limitations – it will never replace "empathy, listening, respect, personal preference" – it's clear artificial intelligence is leading to fundamental changes in care delivery, says the IT innovator, who predicts "doctors and nurses who use AI will replace doctors and nurses who don't."
Marinez, who comes to the health system from Intermountain, will partner with leaders throughout to empower data-driven strategies that improve patient care, reduce costs and support growth.
Dr. Maria Ansari is first woman to become CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group
Ansari has also been named president and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group and co-CEO of The Permanente Federation.
Technology, equity, workforce and policy are key, says Dr. Oscar Alleyne, managing director of the public health division inside the federally funded research and development center operated by MITRE.
A small but growing number of health systems have entity services staffed by a variety of these "mini" chief information officers. John P. Donohue, an EIO at Penn Medicine, offers a closer look at this emerging role, often staffed by hiring CIOs from small community hospitals.
Also, the National Health Authority of India is establishing microsites of ABDM-enabled small clinics and hospitals.
At One Brooklyn Health System, tools such as the Brooklyn Health Equity Index survey are helping serve up valuable real-time insights to help develop training, policies and procedures that address racial disparities and social determinants.
Hal Wolf says the decision to partner with Informa Markets, which will manage the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition, will enable a focus on "excellence and expansion." Informa exec Ken McAvoy promises growth for members worldwide.
The partners are releasing a mobile app containing a digital version of the Lippincott Nursing Drug Handbook, complete with FDA updates.
With approximately 200 active peer reviewers at the health system, this significant transition has improved physician engagement and the overall process – and saved scores of hours per coordinator.