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Brief Overview of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

By Alex Olinger / June 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Brief Overview of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing the trustworthiness of AI systems. This framework, known as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), is designed to support stakeholders across industry, academia, and government in fostering responsible AI development and deployment. Core Components of the AI…

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Understanding the Eisenhower Matrix: Your Guide to Identifying AI Pilot Use Cases

By Alex Olinger / June 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding the Eisenhower Matrix: Your Guide to Identifying AI Pilot Use Cases

In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management and prioritization are crucial. Enter the Eisenhower Matrix, a powerful tool that can help you streamline your tasks and make better decisions. Named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower, this matrix categorizes tasks based on their urgency and importance, enabling you to focus on what truly matters. But did…

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Best Practices for Launching a Successful AI Pilot for Clinical Documentation Software

By Alex Olinger / June 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Best Practices for Launching a Successful AI Pilot for Clinical Documentation Software

Implementing an AI pilot project for clinical documentation software requires meticulous planning and strategic execution. Here are the essential best practices for ensuring the success of your AI pilot project, from the initial planning stages to its full integration into existing systems. Formation of an AI Oversight Committee The journey begins with the formation of…

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Understanding NIST’s Generative AI Profile Guidance: Key Tasks and Actions

By Jeanette Towles / June 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding NIST’s Generative AI Profile Guidance: Key Tasks and Actions

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, NIST’s new Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) Profile guidance offers crucial strategies for managing AI risks. This post breaks down the essential tasks under four categories: Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage. Let’s delve into what each of these involves and how they can guide organizations in implementing genAI…

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A Deep Drive into NIST’s Generative AI Intelligence Profile: Ensuring Safety and Integrity

By Alex Olinger / June 12, 2024 / Comments Off on A Deep Drive into NIST’s Generative AI Intelligence Profile: Ensuring Safety and Integrity

Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has crafted a robust framework aimed at guiding the responsible development and deployment of generative artificial intelligence. The draft Generative AI Intelligence Profile addresses critical concerns that span safety, security, ethical standards, and compliance issues. Today’s blog takes a deeper dive into this vital document, breaking…

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A Guide to Implementing a Governance Model for AI Software for Clinical Documentation

By Jeanette Towles / June 11, 2024 / Comments Off on A Guide to Implementing a Governance Model for AI Software for Clinical Documentation

Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way clinical documentation is managed. As biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and healthcare systems increasingly adopt AI tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of clinical information, the need for robust governance structures becomes imperative. Drawing inspiration from proven, existing…

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Get the Most from Your Document’s Quality Control Review

By Alex Olinger / May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Get the Most from Your Document’s Quality Control Review

Toward the end of clinical document development, a quality control (QC) review is needed to verify data, check facts, ensure structure is internally logical and meets regulatory requirements, and proofread for typographical errors or inconsistencies. Implementing best practices allows the reviewer to optimize their review time and deliver valuable feedback, regardless of whether the working…

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ICH E6 (R3): Implications of Recent Updates for Medical Writers

By Alex Olinger / June 8, 2023 / Comments Off on ICH E6 (R3): Implications of Recent Updates for Medical Writers

The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) recently released a third revision of its E6 Guideline, also known as ICH E6 (R3). This revision introduces new concepts and updates in the realm of clinical trial methodologies, with an emphasis on quality, flexibility, and modernization. Let’s explore the key updates and discuss how they might affect medical writers.

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Hey ChatGPT? Tell Me a Story

By Jeanette Towles / January 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Hey ChatGPT? Tell Me a Story

We asked ChatGPT to tell us a story about a medical writer; here’s what it got right and what it got wrong. Like many of you, when ChatGPT appeared in the news recently (mainly in reference to stories about students misusing the technology), I was curious. There have been many times in recent years when…

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Curating Medical Writing Training Content with Crawl Technology

By Alex Olinger / November 2, 2022 / Comments Off on Curating Medical Writing Training Content with Crawl Technology

Crawl technology is a valuable tool for content curation. Download this poster, presented by Synterex at the 2022 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) conference, or scroll down for a text-only version. Background An issue that managers often face when onboarding and coordinating resources is having an abundance of data and information and not knowing how…

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