Weekly Rundown: ECRI expands reporting network to include AI errors; ANE awarded $5M for AI training in rural communities
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In the week of August 24 to 28, several notable developments in health tech and digital health occurred.
Data collaboration platform Datavant introduced a digital-first retrieval platform called Provider Exchange to assist healthcare organizations in managing medical records. The platform, built on Datavant's network of over 80,000 provider sites, enables secure retrieval, tracking, and delivery of medical records. It also provides real-time visibility into retrieval workflows, digital record delivery, and scalable processes.
ECRI, a global patient safety nonprofit, expanded its problem reporting network to include incidents involving AI tools and solutions. The organization is urging healthcare organizations and providers nationwide to report any instances of suspected AI-related errors, incorrect outputs, or unsafe AI behavior encountered in clinical or operational use.
ECRI's vice president of devices, therapeutics and technology, Scott Lucas, emphasized the need for a robust reporting dataset to assess the evolving risks and associated system factors related to AI tools and devices.
Meanwhile, Novant Health in Winston-Salem, N.C., became the first healthcare system in the United States to implement real-time rounds technology across pediatric and adult care. The Q-rounds technology, initially used in the neonatal intensive care unit, allows families with patients to opt-in and receive real-time updates on their care.
This technology enables remote participation, question-asking, and collaborative decision-making during bedside care discussions, thereby fostering a more connected, transparent, and supportive care experience.
VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence announced the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record System at three VA hospitals in Indiana and 16 associated clinics. The system, which has been deployed at 11 hospitals in 2026, aims to reach over 617,000 veterans and 35,000 clinicians. Lawrence emphasized the administration's commitment to ensuring every VA medical facility has this critical system by 2031 to enhance the experiences of both veterans and VA employees.
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