The hospital said the tool is now being used by 75 nurses in 30 departments to automate patient communications, resulting in a reduction in burnout worsened by administrative work.

Less than a third of companies employing tech-equipped knowledge workers have a formal AI strategy in place. And “dangerous divides” separate such workers from the leaders to whom they ultimately report.

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.

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.

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

This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.