Summary
The HLTH conference in Las Vegas showcased advancements in health technology, with a focus on AI. AI agents were a hot topic, creating a divide among industry professionals. While some praised AI agents' capabilities, others raised concerns about their security and reliability.
Key Facts
- Over 12,000 people attended the HLTH conference in Las Vegas, focusing on health policy and technology.
- AI was a central topic, with discussions on its potential and actual applications in healthcare.
- Suki expanded its AI tools for revenue and coding in healthcare.
- GE HealthCare announced AI software partnerships with health systems.
- Microsoft introduced Dragon Copilot for nurses, a tool to assist in care.
- KLAS Research found 17 real-world uses for AI agents in healthcare, compared to over 3,000 for generative AI.
- Scott Arnold from Tampa General Hospital reported success with an AI agent named "Aimee" for handling call center requests.
- Some experts expressed concerns about the security risks of AI agents in healthcare systems.
