Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki is Managing Editor of Healthcare IT News. Bill has 35 years of experience in journalism, with nearly 25 years experience in healthcare IT.

Matt Wolf of RSM US on telehealth regulation
By Bill Siwicki 12:12 pm September 09, 2024
Consultant Matt Wolf says that, despite telehealth staying in the spotlight since the pandemic, it faces some setbacks that could limit lasting success. Incentivizing better patient outcomes could help virtual care make more economic sense.
Mass General Brigham and generative AI
By Bill Siwicki 12:35 pm September 06, 2024
David Heaney, chief information security officer at Mass General Brigham, explains how genAI can help his team learn and protect. He also discusses best practices for securing data with – and against – AI.
David Heaney of Mass General Brigham on cybersecurity and AI
By Bill Siwicki 12:26 pm September 05, 2024
Understanding the threat environment, knowing where controls are deployed and other core competencies become that much more critical when artificial intelligence is involved, says the CISO of Mass General Brigham.
Dr. Kate Sowerwine of Recuro Health on telemedicine
By Bill Siwicki 11:05 am September 04, 2024
Inspired by her mother's healthcare struggles, Dr. Kate Sowerwine now serves as chief medical officer of a virtual care company and advocates for more widespread use of the technologies to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Anna Maria V. Storniolo of the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
By Bill Siwicki 11:21 am August 30, 2024
By year's end, staff expect to see a reduction in time spent on manual tasks and a reduction in duplicative research data generation leading to an overall reduction in ongoing operational costs.
Rob Bowman of CXOpartners on digital transformation
By Bill Siwicki 11:55 am August 29, 2024
Many healthcare providers are missing opportunities by believing digital transformation isn't for them. But with cost and margin pressures rising, health systems should reevaluate the long-term value proposition, one consultant says.
Sarah M. Worthy of DoorSpace on AI
By Bill Siwicki 10:26 am August 28, 2024
Healthcare leaders must demand ethical artificial intelligence and ensure their RFPs list requirements for safeguards, says Sarah M. Worthy of DoorSpace. This will take time, which would mean pulling back from investing in the majority of AI tools.
Tim Wilson of the Nebraska DHHS on telemedicine
By Bill Siwicki 12:03 pm August 26, 2024
With a shortage of emergency medical service workers in the state, one telehealth service brings a virtual EMT into the ambulance to help the technician who is alone. That offers a wealth of medical expertise from physicians while en route to the hospital.
Dr. Aengus Tran of Harrison.ai on radiology and AI
By Bill Siwicki 12:22 pm August 23, 2024
Advancements in machine learning are enhancing new large language models' ability to undergo continuous learning and generalize to areas in which the model has not been trained – a transformative next step for AI in imaging.
Tom O'Neil of Berkeley Research Group on chief AI officers
By Bill Siwicki 10:49 am August 22, 2024
Beyond overseeing the implementation of AI projects, CAIOs consider broader implications, such as changes to operations and culture. And they aim to ensure AI systems are developed and deployed ethically, transparently and responsibly.

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