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Practical guidance on AI implementation, business & healthcare transformation, and regulatory compliance from experts who've been on both sides of the provider-user fence.
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Ireland's National Digital & AI Strategy
The Irish government has launched its national digital and AI strategy, with plans to digitalise all key public services by 2030.
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The EU AI Act Explainer January 2026 update
Updated explainer on the EU AI Act covering key points and how to prepare for compliance.
Digital Health: AI in Healthcare
How AI applications can help medical professionals focus on building doctor-patient relationships by reducing the burden of time-consuming tasks and supporting patients anytime, anywhere.
AI for Elderly Care
AI Ireland podcast about how technology is being innovatively integrated into elderly care, offering transformative solutions to improve the quality of life for seniors. Grandpad and HaloCare are leading the way in this field, by applying Artificial Intelligence to tackle the challenges faced by older adults and their caregivers.
Virtual Reality: Challenges and Perspectives in Mental Health
Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a revolutionary tool in mental health, offering new approaches to treating psychiatric disorders. Its ability to create immersive environments allows patients to safely address psychological challenges. This article reviews current applications of VR in mental health, its limitations, and future directions for research.
ChatGPT for Healthcare
OpenAI released the ChatGPT for Healthcare for health systems that protects patients' data and complies with HIPAA regulations. On the same day, it announced ChatGPT for Health, making ChatGPT free for verified clinicians and public health workers, including nurses and doctors. OpenAI's move into healthcare aims to streamline clinical workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve patient outcomes.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare
Claude for Healthcare is a HIPAA-ready suite designed for clinical providers and patients. It features specialized "connectors" to authoritative databases like the CMS Coverage Database and ICD-10 to automate administrative workflows, including prior authorizations, medical coding, automating the most exhausting "paperwork" tasks. It also ensures faster patient access to treatments, and maintains strict regulatory compliance across all digital clinical workflows.
Predictive AI models are everywhere.
Solution: ML forecasts patient flow from historical throughput, occupancy, and seasonal trends.
Outcome: improved bed allocation, reduced wait times, and smoother patient flow.
Solution: ML scores clinical notes, vital trends, and gaps in care to surface priority cases.
Outcome: clinicians can intervene earlier, preventing escalations and improving continuity.
Solution: Computer vision and predictive ML classify patterns in medical images and lab/blood sample data for clinical review.
Outcome: faster triage support, earlier signals, and more consistent pathway decisions.
Useful Links
Official Irish and EU resources on healthcare AI, regulation, and digital health.