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Automated data exchange in the EHR gets patient information in front of clinicians at the point of care to support decision-making, says Megan Zakrewsky, VP of product for clinical data exchange for Veradigm.

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Dr. Cole Zanetti discusses the need to train and educate patients, providers and the healthcare workforce about the promise of artificial intelligence.

Market research shows 19% have yet to put an AI governance framework in place, says Nicole Ramage, senior market insights manager at HIMSS.

The idea is to help organizations create an “on-ramp” for long-term employee wellness, Teladoc says.

Dr. Lukasz Kowalczyk, CEO of Soothien HealthTech Advisory and a gastroenterologist, says artificial intelligence buy-in starts with leadership, particularly when it comes to messaging the benefits of the technology with staff.

Some are scaling back services and restructuring their workforce, while others are expanding high-reimbursement lines.

CMS says it also wants to calculate more accurate payment rates for certain services.

Primary care doctors face a low rate of pay compared to specialties and they also have difficulty collecting that rate, says Mark Newman, founder and CEO of Nomi Health.

Senior executive compensation will be reduced by about 15%, with CEO Chris Howard taking a pay cut.