Healthcare IT
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rush CIO says health systems lack tools to model AI agent costs
Rush University Medical Center’s chief information officer states that health systems lack the tooling to model the costs of AI agents, creating a blind spot in financial oversight. This deficiency has persisted for more than 18 months as the organization builds these automated systems. Because precise cost modeling is unavailable, the hospital must rely on workforce management as the primary control mechanism. The Becker’s Hospital Review article highlights this operational gap, noting that the inability to quantify AI expenses forces administrators to shift focus toward human resource oversight.
Imprivata warns patient safety risks rise as agentic AI boom outpaces governance
Imprivata reports healthcare agentic AI adoption is outpacing governance. Published Sept. 17, 2026, by Jill Hughes, the survey warns that patient safety risks arise from deploying tools without guardrails. More than 85% of AI strategy leaders claim confidence in their visibility into agent activity and ability to fully control autonomous actions. Conversely, 72% of respondents admit AI tools are deployed without IT approval. The digital identity security firm conducted the survey. The findings suggest a disconnect between perceived control and actual oversight practices within healthcare organizations.
Healthcare providers face widening gap in revenue cycle management capabilities
HCA Healthcare CFO Mike Marks stated that payers have outpaced hospitals in AI-driven claims processing. This disparity adds to existing friction for hospitals regarding claim denials, underpayments, and prior authorizations. Marks highlighted a significant lag in hospital revenue cycle management capabilities compared to insurance companies. He noted that while there is considerable discussion about AI within hospital revenue cycles, the industry is currently behind. The comments reflect the competitive advantage insurers have gained through advanced technology adoption. This admission increases pressure on hospital administrators to modernize their financial operations. The statement underscores the widening gap in revenue cycle management between healthcare providers and insurance entities.
Healthcare IT — Health systems, EHRs, digital health and health AI
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