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We need to ensure that AI in healthcare is safe, fast and trusted

Digital Health - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE, England’s patient safety commissioner (Credit: Photographs by Photographer London)

A new commission will help ensure that the UK’s regulatory system can cope with AI, writes Henrietta Hughes, patient safety commissioner…

Industry Spotlight: David Jehring, chief executive, Black Pear Software

Digital Health - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Wes Streeting’s vision for the 10 year health plan has been Black Pear’s “direction of travel” all along, says David Jehring. 
David Jehring is one of a rare breed of digital health pioneers who knows…

Smart bra to detect cancer for women with intellectual disabilities

Digital Health - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Professor Yang Wei of the Nottingham School of Art & Design. Picture provided by Nottingham Trent University

Researchers are developing a smart textiles bra to help women with intellectual disabilities monitor for breast…

Smart AI Investment Strategies for Healthcare

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Introduction
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare operations, health systems face a critical strategic decision: Should they rely on ambient documentation tools bundled with their electronic health records, or invest in more powerful…

Kaiser Permanente’s Historic EHR Consolidation Success

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Introduction: A Healthcare Technology Milestone
Oakland, California-based Kaiser Permanente recently achieved one of the most significant EHR consolidations in healthcare history, successfully migrating approximately 40 million patient records across its vast network. This monumental undertaking…

Care New England Achieves Epic EHR Success

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Introduction to the Epic EHR Implementation
Providence, Rhode Island-based Care New England Health System successfully launched its Epic electronic health record (EHR) system on October 4, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s digital transformation…

How AI Revolutionizes Emergency Department Documentation

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Introduction

Healthcare systems nationwide are embracing artificial intelligence to address physician burnout and improve clinical workflows. UChicago Medicine recently pioneered an innovative approach by adapting ambient AI documentation technology specifically for emergency department environments, revealing…

Smartwatch Atrial Fibrillation Detection Accuracy Ranked

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation and Wearable Detection
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) represents one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias affecting millions worldwide, characterized by irregular and often rapid heart rhythms that can lead to serious complications including…

Healthcare AI Implementation Strategic Trends Transforming Care

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Introduction: AI’s Healthcare Transformation Journey
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has transitioned from experimental pilots to a foundational component of strategic planning. Hospital executives and health system leaders are no longer asking whether to adopt AI,…

Single patient record will not be ‘huge data lake’ says Ming Tang

Digital Health - (Wednesday November 19, 2025)
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Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer at NHS England (Credit: NHSE)

Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer at NHS England, said that the single patient record (SPR) will connect existing…