AI is impacting healthcare across the continuum of care at an unprecedented rate. For professionals grounded in health information management, this shift can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. The traditional focus on data accuracy, coding integrity, and compliance is now intersecting with artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and automation. The HI Professional has the opportunity to deliver and excel in their career.

Data published by WHO indicates global progress in reducing the nursing workforce shortage - from 6.2 million in 2020 to 5.8 million in 2023 but deep regional disparities remain. Low-income countries are increasing nurse graduate output at a faster rate than high-income countries; however, these countries are also experiencing higher levels of nurse migration. In addition, the global nursing workforce is relatively young: 33% of nurses are aged under 35 years, 19% of nurses

AI is impacting healthcare across the continuum of care at an unprecedented rate. The Healthcare Professional that is prepared to take advantage of this technology will achieve great benefits for their career.

The healthcare industry is ripe for major changes coming from Artificial Intelligence. Plan for disruption to delivery of care and careers.