Fierce Healthcare · 9 Oct, 19:00 · Healthcare briefing

Weekly Rundown: Nextech taps Assort Health, EliseAI for agentic AI; Elsevier rolls out clinical AI tool for nurses

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Nextech has partnered with Assort Health and EliseAI to integrate agentic AI capabilities into its healthcare solutions, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through autonomous digital assistants. Concurrently, Elsevier has launched a new clinical AI tool specifically designed for nurses, intended to support clinical decision-making and streamline patient care workflows. These developments highlight a broader industry shift towards embedding artificial intelligence directly into healthcare delivery systems. The news underscores how major technology firms and publishers are collaborating to deploy advanced AI agents in medical settings, signalling significant changes in how healthcare professionals interact with digital tools.

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This shift demands that you adapt your skill set immediately. Clinical roles now require fluency in AI-assisted workflows, making digital literacy non-negotiable for nurses and administrators. You must understand how agentic AI operates to leverage it effectively without compromising patient safety. If you are in healthcare management, focus on integrating these tools into existing protocols. Professionals in IT and project management should prioritise learning about AI implementation strategies and data governance. A smart move is to upskill in Healthcare Data Analytics or AI Strategy to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and clinical application. Do not ignore this trend; instead, position yourself as a bridge between technology and care, ensuring you can manage, interpret, and optimise these new intelligent systems for better outcomes.

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