COVID-19 exacerbated challenges in pediatric mental health. But tech could help.

By building AI tools in-house, health systems can directly address their unique challenges with tailored products rather than depending on vendors, according to Lina Scroggins, Mercy's chief product officer.

Peiling Yap, chief scientist at HealthAI, says that many responsible AI projects never move beyond pilot stages because weak governance and a lack of clear regulatory guardrails block safe scaling and widespread adoption.

Julie Demaree, chief technology and digital innovation officer at St. Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam, says the hospital fine-tuned its warning system to prevent physician fatigue by focusing on higher-value drug alerts.