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AI systems demand massive energy infrastructure, and Tennessee State Sen. Bo Watson says his state has allocated $60 million to develop alternative energy sources to help meet AI's power needs.

Epic Emeritus CMIO Dr. Michael Zaroukian says health system leaders can add to their EHRs' value after the initial go-live by linking it to strategic goals, empowering clinicians to share feedback and prioritizing usability.

Martin Gaynor, professor emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses a study on obstetric care changes after mergers with larger systems that may be farther away but can offer more specialized care.

Jessica Potts, workforce strategy and operations director at SSM Health, says scheduling and staffing technologies are changing nurse managers' day-to-day tasks.

The package of bills aims to bolster protections for children using online chatbots, including prohibiting chatbots from representing themselves as healthcare professionals.

According to Dr. R. Ryan Sadeghian, healthcare AI thrives best on small, steady successes in areas like ambient documentation where clinician trust and workflow fit matter more than having the latest model.

The company offers computer vision technology that enables humanoids and robots to perceive the world in 3D similar to how humans use their eyes and depth perception.

As post-acute facilities struggle with fragmentation and staffing, PointClickCare's Dr. Steve Buslovich says AI tools can summarize complex patient records and assist with documentation so clinicians can focus on bedside care.

“Suki for Nurses” integrates diverse EHRs to clinical workflows.

The launch comes a day after General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja announced the closing of the firm’s $485 million acquisition of Ohio healthcare system Summa Health.