Vision: Position Northern Ohio as a leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Mission: Create a collaborative and innovative environment that leverages AI to improve patient outcomes, increase operational efficiencies, and strengthen the regional economy.

An update on the progress of the Northern Ohio AI Center of Excellence, as shared in our November 2024 newsletter:

In the first Oct 29 meeting to establish the Northern Ohio HIMSS AI Center of Excellence, healthcare and educational leaders joined forces to shape a resource focused on advancing AI in healthcare for improved patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and economic growth in the region. The discussion centered on building a collaborative environment, embracing "co-opetition" to drive innovation and establishing standards to aid in the effective adoption of AI. Key priorities include creating educational offerings tailored to regional needs, developing governance structures, and identifying funding requirements for various initiatives.

As next steps, co-chairs Jenny Owens and John Paganini outlined plans for a follow-up virtual meeting in January, where attendees will explore essential educational programs, governance needs, and funding considerations. Participants who cannot attend are encouraged to submit feedback via email to ensure all perspectives are included. This collaborative approach aims to unite healthcare organizations, vendors, and academic institutions in positioning Northern Ohio as a leader in AI-driven healthcare innovation.

The Northern Ohio HIMSS AI Center of Excellence will be sponsoring a table at the OhioX AI Summit in Columbus on Nov 20.

For more information, please contact John Paganini at johnp@northernohiohimss.com. 

Historical Updates:

To see the original announcement letter shared in our July 2024 monthly newsletter, click here.

To see the update announcement shared in our August 2024 monthly newsletter. click here.