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Anne Snowdon, HIMSS' chief scientific research officer, cautions that AI tools won't improve operations or care delivery unless the technology fits into existing workflows; clinicians and staff must also be trained in their use.

At HIMSS26, keynote speaker and former president of Tesla Jon McNeill shared the framework Tesla used when first developing the car company and how those lessons can be used in healthcare.

General Catalyst's Dr. Stephen Klasko says he's launched a medical education program that integrates AI and data literacy and chooses students based on communication skills, empathy and cultural competence rather than test scores.

During a discussion at HIMSS26, panelists described the collaborative approach to designing healthcare spaces with real impact.

Cory Warner, Uber Health's global head of growth and operations, joined MobiHealthNews to discuss a new tool that lets health systems and payers set parameters for self-booked rides.

At Akron Children's Hospital, Dr. Peggy Allen says clinicians leverage technology such as smartphones, ambient listening AI and smart medication-dosing tools within EHRs to provide personalized care and build trust with patients.

The Helsinki‑based company offers AI-enabled biometric and gesture recognition technology that allows for device control with natural movements.

Science Corporation, a competitor of Elon Musk's Neuralink, offers a brain-computer interface retinal implant designed to restore vision in patients with macular degeneration.

The Massachusetts-based company will use the funds to advance its Spectris neurotechnology platform that uses visual and auditory stimulation to treat Alzheimer's disease.

The company will use the funds to expand its platform that connects caregivers, care teams and residents in senior living and long-term care facilities.