As HL7 International launches its second annual Global AI Challenge, a worldwide competition spotlighting solutions that use standards-based data to solve real healthcare problems, we spoke with HL7’s Chief AI Officer, Dr. Daniel Vreeman about what last year’s inaugural competition revealed, where healthcare AI is headed next, and why interoperability is a foundation for innovation.
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By Stephanie Fraser – AI is expanding rapidly across healthcare, but its long-term impact will depend on how organizations address deeper structural challenges such as workforce shortages and funding constraints, HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf said during the annual HIMSS conference in Las Vegas last week.
By Stephanie Fraser – The focus reflects growing national attention on rural care delivery, particularly following the launch of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year, $50 billion initiative designed to help states strengthen access to care, modernize infrastructure, and stabilize rural providers.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of March that we think deserve sharing again.
HIMSS25 – What were people saying after the event? Even if it is not the same as before did we like it? Did the event meet the hype? Here is what some conference goers had to say.
By Stephanie Fraser – At HIMSS25, Kathryn Redman, MS MIS, an analytics expert from Saint Luke’s Health System, led a compelling discussion on the systemic inequities facing transgender and non-binary patients—barriers that contribute to delayed care, misdiagnoses, and poor health outcomes for an already vulnerable population.
By Stephanie Fraser – At HIMSS25, a distinguished panel of health plan leaders gathered to discuss how payers are moving beyond fee-for-service models and embracing AI, digital health and value-based care to advance patient outcomes and drive system-wide transformation.
By Stephanie Fraser – At HIMSS25, President and CEO Hal Wolf addressed a packed room of press attendees in Las Vegas, emphasizing record-breaking attendance and the industry’s growing focus on AI integration, cybersecurity, and scenario planning as healthcare leaders navigate regulatory uncertainty.
That’s a wrap for HlTH 2024. In true Vegas fashion, they brought the healthcare industry’s bougiest conference to life with a mix of celebrity star power and cutting-edge technology. But under the flashy exterior they zeroed in on the deeper issues of healthcare today.