Mayo Clinic has hired Micky Tripathi, a former top health technology official under President Biden, to be its chief AI implementation officer, a role that involves overseeing the technology's development and adoption within the sprawling health system. Tripathi most recently was the assistant secretary for technology policy and the national coordinator for health information technology. He led the government's efforts to establish guardrails for use of AI by federal health agencies and private businesses.
Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across the U.S., infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. Scientists are already concerned about the next airborne threat, but in the future, a powerful new weapon may be waiting in the wings. Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics.
Unsurprisingly, organizations are eager to leverage the AI copilots built into their existing SaaS platforms and adopt other, new AI-powered tools. While AI has been important for staying competitive in today’s business landscape, the ubiquity of AI copilots has created a tug-of-war between CIOs and CISOs.
Perfusion technology allows Tampa General to rehabilitate organs that otherwise would not have been viable for transplant, making them suitable for recipients. The hospital can retrieve organs from a wider geographical area, expand access to lifesaving transplants and take on some of the most complex cases. As a result, Tampa General has shortened patient wait times and enhanced quality transplant outcomes.