In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, kicks off the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information Systems and Society (HIMSS). This three-part series explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare ecosystem— from frontline care to back-office operations. Today, Kathleen sits down with Rob Havasy, Senior Director of Informatics Strategy at HIMSS. Tune in to learn how AI is being used across the healthcare sector to:

• Alleviate workforce shortages through automation, ambient listening, and intelligent documentation tools
• Accelerate data analysis and discovery, surfacing patterns and insights in the 95% of healthcare data that typically goes unused
• Improve clinical decision-making with AI-powered tools for early detection (like sepsis) and retrospective analysis
• Enhance administrative efficiency, freeing up valuable time for nurses and physicians through smart supply chain systems and workflow optimization
• Support human-centered care by augmenting—not replacing—clinicians, and enabling empathetic, AI-enabled interactions

Rob also discusses the regulatory challenges facing the industry, the importance of principled leadership, and how organizations can move from digitization to true digital reinvention.

Whether you're a healthcare leader, project manager, or curious observer, this episode offers practical, hopeful, and forward-looking insights on building AI-enabled healthcare systems with empathy and vision. To learn more about on AI in healthcare, including access through HIMSS membership, please visit: https://bit.ly/3TSpHDZ

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being used by non-profits and mission-driven organizations to amplify their social impact. From improving fundraising to optimizing resource distribution, AI is proving to be a powerful force for good.

Discover how AI is helping organizations:

• Enhance donor engagement with personalized outreach and predictive giving models
• Streamline grant applications and identify ideal funding opportunities
• Improve campaign targeting and measure advocacy effectiveness in real time
• Match and manage volunteers based on skills, availability, and mission fit
• Break language barriers and improve accessibility with AI-driven translation and content tools
• Evaluate program effectiveness using data analytics and outcome tracking
• Detect financial anomalies and prevent fraud to maintain donor trust
• Forecast community needs—like food insecurity or homelessness—and optimize resource allocation

AI isn't just transforming business—it's empowering social good. This episode highlights how thoughtful AI use is helping organizations do more with less, and deliver real, measurable change.

In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is powering the evolution of smart cities. From traffic lights to energy grids, AI is helping urban areas become more efficient, responsive, and sustainable.

Learn how AI is being used to:

• Manage smart buildings through automated lighting, heating, and cooling
• Optimize traffic flow with real-time data and AI-controlled signals
• Enhance public transit systems through demand-based scheduling and fleet management
• Support public safety and emergency response via AI-powered surveillance and threat detection
• Streamline waste collection using smart bins, route optimization, and predictive models
• Improve citizen engagement with chatbots, virtual assistants, and personalized city services
• Manage energy and water use through smart grids, leak detection, and demand forecasting
• Monitor environmental conditions such as air quality, noise pollution, and urban heat zones

Whether you live in a major metro area or manage city infrastructure, this episode highlights how AI is quietly transforming the way cities operate—making urban life smarter, safer, and more sustainable.