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Emilio Goldenhersch, enterprise director at MKThink, discusses spatial intelligence and its use in analyzing firefighters' health in San Francisco fire stations, as well as how the technology can help first responders in healthcare.

Van Steel, shareholder in LBMC's cybersecurity division, discusses his work with the HIMSS Tennessee chapter to help protect users' healthcare data and why that personal and private data is so valuable to cybercriminals on the dark web.

Ian Shakil, chief strategy officer at Commure, discusses the evolution of AI-powered ambient documentation and how Commure’s acquisition of Augmedix is driving growth and expanding the technology’s impact within healthcare.

A 0.5% payment increase in the rule does not meet demands of inflation rate and staffing, says Luke Rutledge, president of Homecare Homebase.

Patients are very curious about artificial intelligence, but more education is needed, says Dr. Samuel Browd of UW and Seattle Children's, and the CMO at Proprio. He explains how AI is transforming care in the doctor's office, the OR and beyond.

Nurse retention takes investment in salaries as well as professional development incentives and rewards and recognition, says Scott Estep, system vice president of nursing operations and capacity management at OhioHealth.

Other tips Alda Mizaku, chief data and AI officer at Children's National Hospital, offers peers looking to be Chief AI Officers include finding a way to stay current with AI technology and focusing on responsible use and ethics.

Alda Mizaku, chief data and AI officer at Children's National Hospital, also says they need to have strong leadership capabilities and effective communication skills, being able to talk with a diverse set of stakeholders.

While artificial intelligence-driven scribes need to evolve for edge cases, the future of healthcare AI is additive and we're in a transformational moment, says Dr. William Morris, Ambience Healthcare CMO.

Deepak Prakash, CTO and cofounder of Sonio, says that because maternal health data is targeted by cybersecurity threat actors, providers must ensure that they have the right levels of security to protect patient privacy.

The supply chain can be the "sweet spot" for health systems looking to reduce costs, says David Kirshner, managing partner at LogicSource and former CFO of Boston Children's Hospital.

AI, cybersecurity, telehealth, reimbursement, plus a change in the administration promise an interesting year ahead. Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Finance News and MobiHealthNews editors discuss.