A word to the wise among leaders of hospitals and health systems: Don’t wait on the government to tell you how to keep healthcare AI on track and healthcare providers up to speed. 

Weighing opportunities vs. challenges presented by AI and automation, business analysts have found Europe and the United States in pretty much the same boat.

A Cleveland Clinic researcher accepted NIH funding without telling the agency about money coming in for the same project from one or more foreign backers. For this the nonprofit Cleveland Clinic Foundation will pay $7.6 million.

As it continues to become more proficient and increase its reach, healthcare AI will disappoint both those who expect it to produce miracles and those who fear it will cause catastrophes.

The White House’s Office of Management and Budget recently released final guidance for the use of AI by executive-branch departments and agencies.

Heart Rhythm Society President Jodie Hurwitz, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that pulsed field ablation was one of the hottest topics at Heart Rhythm 2024. It may be early, she said, but the technology is already making an impact. 

As AI continues augmenting the expertise of healthcare professionals, look for it to go further and do nothing less than “enhance humanity.”

Cardiologist Jerry Blackwell, MD, president and CEO of MedAxiom, believes cardiologist can't just focus on clinical decisions, as they also must be aware the financial ramifications.