HL7's New CEO Discusses Data Readiness and Skill Development for the AI Era
Rachel Dunscombe on HL7's Role in Getting Data Ready for AI | HCI Innovation Group
Summary
Rachel Dunscombe, new CEO of HL7, emphasizes that proper data infrastructure is essential for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). She highlights the critical shortage of FHIR expertise globally, stressing the need for international skill development.
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Now CEO of HL7, Rachel Dunscombe stresses the paramount importance of data consistency and interoperability in the age of AI. Drawing on her background with openEHR, she notes that proper data preparation is a prerequisite for effective AI implementation. She estimates that globally, there is a need for approximately half a million people with deep FHIR expertise. To address this skill gap, HL7 is focusing on educational initiatives like 'Break the Code.' Dunscombe also points out that a key challenge is not just technical but involves insufficient recognition of data interoperability's value within governments and public health systems. With FHIR moving toward normative status, large-scale deployment is expected to drive significant transformation.
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