Health Information Governance

Health Systems Prioritize Artificial Intelligence Governance, Oversight

February 15, 2024 - Health systems are increasingly prioritizing the development of artificial intelligence (AI) oversight efforts as they continue to navigate the potential promise and pitfalls of these tools in healthcare, according to a report published today and shared with HealthITAnalytics by the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at the University of Pittsburgh...


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