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HIMSS-ACCE Changemaker Awardee Samantha Jacques, vice president of clinical engineering at McLaren Health Care, recommends that aspiring clinical engineers embrace technological change and continue to learn throughout their careers.
According to Dr. Vitaly Herasevich, Mayo Clinic professor and Chapter Leader Changemaker Awardee, successful healthcare leaders can align clinical and IT teams and act as "interpreters" between them to boost technology adoption.
Unlike other organizations, HIMSS offers members and conference attendees opportunities to join active groups that drive meaningful change in healthcare, says Changemaker Awardee Hiyam Nadel of Massachusetts General Hospital.
As a recently appointed HIMSS board member Dr. Meong Hi Son, Samsung Medical Center CMIO, says she is excited to elevate previously unheard voices and inspire young innovators who can help build the future of healthcare.
Damon Lanphear, Artera's new CTO and former Amazon leader, shares his vision for advancing the company's technology.
Dr. Meong Hi Son, Samsung Medical Center CMIO, explains in Part 1 of our interview that while the Korean government insures every citizen, it has encouraged the hospital to collaborate with private companies on projects that can develop new tools.
The deal will combine digital engagement tools and on-site clinical services to help employers and health plans better manage risk and support employee health.
Patrick Bizeau, Swiss Medical Network CIO and Senior Executive Changemaker Awardee, advises healthcare IT newcomers to spend time with clinicians and patients to understand the friction that digital tools must help alleviate.
When asked how AI has changed their lives, clinicians attending HIMSS26 say that it has helped them with administrative tasks so they can reclaim time for direct care and connect more deeply with their patients.
A 20-minute VR programme developed at Edith Cowan University uses branching scenarios to train adaptive de-escalation skills in unpredictable patient encounters.