Healthcare DIVE March 4, 2025
Experts at HIMSS say the adoption of futuristic artificial intelligence products doesn’t necessarily mean leaving smaller, cash-strapped providers behind.
LAS VEGAS — Lightning-fast evolution in artificial intelligence and growing adoption of the models is giving rise to concerns that AI could exacerbate existing divides between technological haves and have-nots in the healthcare industry.
But all types of providers — regardless of location or finances — can adopt AI, experts said Monday at the HIMSS conference in Las Vegas.
It’s just a question of knowing how.
Rural hospitals, smaller systems and health clinics without a massive IT infrastructure should reach out to AI companies to discuss potential partnerships, said Graham Walker, co-director of advanced development at Kaiser Permanente’s medical group, during...