The World Health Organization (WHO) declared dementia a global health priority in 2017. 1  In Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), the number of people with dementia is projected to double from 83,000 people in 2025 to almost 170,000 people by 2050, placing immense pressure on healthcare systems, families, and communities. This burden is not evenly distributed. Māori, Pacific peoples, and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations face higher risks due to intersecting health and socia

Postoperative mortality is the third leading cause of death worldwide, but has seen little advancement in the modern digital era. Previous work from the group has shown that the persistently high mortality is largely driven by variations in the health system’s ability to identify and respond to deteriorating patients, with worse outcomes for Māori. 1  Key contributors to improving postoperative outcomes include early warning systems, use of antibiotics, and wider use of thera

National Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm Expert Advisory Group (NAIAEAG), there’s no denying that it sounds impressive, but what exactly do they do? In this article, we'll take a closer look at NAIAEAG’s role within Health New Zealand’s (HNZ) ecosystem and how they help ensure AI technologies and advanced algorithms are developed, implemented and used safely and effectively in our health system. We’ll start by exploring their responsibilities, with insights from Cheng K

Medical AI scribes have the potential to change the way clinicians take medical notes. By automatically converting patient-clinician conversations and generating structured clinical notes for electronic health records, they can reduce administrative tasks for clinicians, enabling them to focus more on their patients.  1  AI scribes are also purported to increase accuracy and standardisation and support up-to-date patient records. 2 The most advanced systems use a combination