Dr. Kohlhagen highlights the continued evolution of AI—moving beyond hype and pilot programs into real-world applications that are solving meaningful clinical and operational challenges. She also points to interoperability as a key trend, with growing adoption of TEFCA, the rise of QHINs, and expanded use of FHIR APIs helping to advance more seamless data exchange across the healthcare ecosystem.
On health equity, she identifies a foundational challenge: recognizing that disparities exist in the first place. From there, she emphasizes the importance of equipping patients with practical tools they can use in their daily lives—such as self-scheduling and remote monitoring—to better manage their health and improve outcomes.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on progress in AI, interoperability, and patient empowerment from the HIMSS conference floor.