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AI, cybersecurity and digital health discussions abound at the HIMSS26 preconference forums. Take a look at the highlights and catch conversations with industry thought leaders.

Discussions during HIMSS26's first day included advice for deploying AI in a responsible, human-centered way and questions about whether federal regulation can keep up with the pace of AI innovation.

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.

Hal Wolf, HIMSS president and CEO, says HIMSS helps leaders assess their AI readiness with the AMAM maturity model before deploying AI and offers neutral guidance on governance and implementing AI tools responsibly.

Rethinking how data is used is essential for health systems as they face workforce shortages and an aging population.

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.

Dr. Dave Newman, chief medical officer of virtual care at Sanford Health, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss expanding virtual care and incorporating AI across the health system's largely rural footprint.

The independent health system's new tech saves time on the scanning side while aiding physicians with better views of diagnostic images. The CIO discusses the benefits of this powerful system.

Mount Sinai Health System, Nvidia and ARC Innovation Center leaders describe how their collaboration aims to decode the human genome using AI in order to more precisely predict disease risk and understand individual therapy response.

Naji Shafi, director of healthcare AI at Amazon Web Services, spoke with MobiHealthNews about the company's new AI offering and its broader vision for AI in healthcare.