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Valuable AI should not force a choice between efficiency and patient-centred care, says Shu-Ching Tsui, deputy superintendent for admin at Shuang Ho Hospital in Taiwan.

Dr. Amy Sitapati, executive director of the Institute for Applied Health Intelligence at UC San Diego Health, says the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum in San Diego will explore all angles of using artificial intelligence to advance health.

Nurse retention hinges on career stage rather than age across five generations in today's workforce, explains symplr CNIO Ali Morin. With self-scheduling tech, providers can deliver shift predictability and support continuing education goals.

Improving patient experience is simply Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital's goal, says deputy superintendent for admin, Ya-Ting Liang.

Sandra Abrevaya, cofounder and CEO of Synapticure, discusses the company's virtual ataxia care program and its aim to expand access to specialized neurologists and personalized treatment plans for people with the neurological condition.

Dr. Manijeh Berenji, associate clinical professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine and Wen School of Public Health, explains how health systems can address supply-chain emissions by reconsidering where they source medical supplies and food.

Emily Bancroft, CEO of Health Care Without Harm, discusses how hospitals can measure their environmental impact and rethink procurement, energy use, waste management and other operations to reduce emissions while lowering costs.

In her new role, Jennifer Goldsack, SVP and head of the AMA's Center for Digital Health and AI, says she is focused on furthering AI development that reflects doctors' ethical commitments and serves broader patient needs.

Dr Teresa Wong, deputy CMIO of Woodlands Hospital, explains why AI integration must support existing workflows, keep clinicians in the loop, and embed clear audit and accountability structures.

Dr. Deepti Pandita, CMIO and VP of clinical Informatics at UCI Health, says healthcare organizations may not always know where every AI tool exists, making system-wide AI awareness and governance essential.

Amy Chacko, IT portfolio manager at Hackensack Meridian Health, says the HIMSS chapter members she's spoken with are implementing AI slowly and carefully due to concerns about patient safety and achieving strategic goals.

Nicole Ramage, HIMSS' senior global market insights manager, says her department's focus is expanding to help healthcare leaders better understand AI adoption, market trends and regional differences across North America, EMEA and APAC.