Mike Miliard

Mike Miliard is Executive Editor of Healthcare IT News. He focuses on topics such as interoperability, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, analytics, population health and patient experience and is responsible for overall coverage decisions.

World Health Organization logo
By Mike Miliard 11:17 am May 19, 2023
While the World Health Organization says it's "enthusiastic about the appropriate use" of large language models such as ChatGPT, it has deep concerns about artificial intelligence being used in "safe, effective, and ethical ways."
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center in Oakland, California
By Mike Miliard 11:40 am May 18, 2023
"We're aiming to cut through the buzz around AI in healthcare to prove the promise and positive impact of this exciting technology for improving patient outcomes."
Precision medicine and drug development researchers
By Mike Miliard 10:52 am May 17, 2023
Improved drug discovery and innovations in personalized treatments are among the goals for the new Target and Lead Identification Suite and Multiomics Suite.
A map of the earth with points indicating habitation
By Mike Miliard 11:17 am May 05, 2023
In pursuit of more accurate and equitable AI models, the health system is broadening the distributed network to include de-identified datasets in Brazil, Israel and Canada.
Physician and nurse at computer in hospital
By Mike Miliard 11:13 am May 03, 2023
Its new Hospital Safety Grade report shows rates of healthcare-associated infections CLABSI, MRSA and CAUTI with double-digit increases. Meanwhile, safety-related patient experience ratings have declined.
The panelists on stage
By Mike Miliard 10:51 am April 28, 2023
Andrea Palm, deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says the agency is striving to "put the people we serve at the center of what we do." Meanwhile, ONC officials offer updates on new Cures Act rules.
Damar Hamlin and Dr. Ryan Earnest at HIMSS23
By Mike Miliard 01:28 pm April 21, 2023
Just three months after his frightening, nationally televised cardiac arrest, the Buffalo Bills safety was cleared to play this week. He spoke at HIMSS23 about lessons learned during his recovery. 
Mark Zandi at HIMSS23
By Mike Miliard 01:26 pm April 21, 2023
A healthy healthcare industry is key to keeping inflation down and avoiding recession, Zandi said at HIMSS23 on Friday. Despite workforce challenges and cost pressures, he's optimistic AI and automation can help boost productivity.
Global health leaders at HIMSS23
By Mike Miliard 01:02 pm April 20, 2023
CHICAGO – "Without health there is nothing," said Hans Kluge, Regional Director for Europe at the World Health Organization, during the morning keynote Thursday at HIMSS23.
Stethoscope resting on tablet
By Mike Miliard 10:50 am April 20, 2023
Albert Marinez, chief analytics officer at Intermountain Healthcare, offers perspective on artificial intelligence for performance improvement: building effective models with "AI building blocks," getting buy-in from various stakeholders and more.

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