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The rise of AI and robotics in nursing: Transforming education and patient care

AI and robotics are streamlining nursing education and clinical work by improving learning efficiency and taking over routine tasks. The article stresses that these tools support—not replace—nurses, and future professionals will need strong AI literacy and human‑centered judgment to thrive.

https://www.allnursingschools.com/articles/how-ai-and-robotics-are-changing-nursing-education/

Top Five Health Care Trends for 2026: How New Technology Is Transforming Patient Care

The article outlines how 2026 will mark a major shift toward more personalized, tech‑enabled, and accessible health care. Remote monitoring, AI‑supported workflows, precision medicine, healthy aging initiatives, and expanded employer-based clinics are all accelerating, with nurse practitioners positioned at the center of translating these innovations into practical, patient‑focused care.

https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/top-five-health-care-trends-for-2026-how-new-technology-is-transforming-patient-care

4 Takeaways from the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

The article highlights how health system leaders at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference see AI as a catalyst for better clinical care, workforce support, and operational efficiency. Executives also emphasized the rise of virtual and home‑based care, along with strategic partnerships and mergers that strengthen financial stability and expand access to services.

https://www.aha.org/aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2026-01-27-4-takeaways-2026-jp-morgan-healthcare-conference

Can AI Hear When Patients Are Ready for Palliative Care? – Penn LDI

A groundbreaking study published today by Penn Nursing researchers reveals that AI can identify seriously ill patients ready for palliative care by analyzing subtle vocal cues like pitch and energy in phone conversations. This tool provides nurses with a “relational diagnostic aid,” flagging when a patient might be more receptive to goals-of-care discussions that might otherwise be delayed.

https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/can-ai-hear-when-patients-are-ready-for-palliative-care/