# Fast Company * **Definition:** Fast Company is a business media brand that focuses on innovation in technology, leadership, and design, providing insights and analysis on the intersection of business and creativity. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / US National / Fast Company ## News * Selected news from the source **Fast Company**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.9K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/14/2025 | [**How skills-based hiring is reshaping the health care workforce - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91330461/how-skills-based-hiring-is-reshaping-the-health-care-workforce) | [[Patient Journey]]; [[Talent Shortage]]; [[Health]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Healthcare innovation could be at risk - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91332994/healthcare-innovation-could-be-at-risk) | [[Adoption Barriers]]; [[Workforce Shortages]]; [[Healthcare Workforce Shortages]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**To keep healthcare human, we need better tech - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91329870/to-keep-healthcare-human-we-need-better-tech) | [[AI in Revenue Cycle Management]]; [[Integration of AI in Healthcare]]; [[AI-Powered Diagnostic Tools]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Unlocking the future: AI adoption in private capital markets versus other industries**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91312112/unlocking-the-future-ai-adoption-in-private-capital-markets-versus-other-industries) | [[AI Adoption]]; [[Marketing]]; [[Medical Datasets]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**The future of work is skill-based - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91312024/the-future-of-work-is-skill-based) | [[Hiring]]; [[Talent Shortage]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next year - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91304822/waymo-is-expanding-its-robotaxi-service-to-d-c-next-year) | [[Regulatory Approval]] | | 3/14/2025 | [**Block Party offers tool for optimizing social media privacy - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91297336/block-party-offers-tool-for-optimizing-social-media-privacy) | [[Privacy and Security]] | | 3/10/2025 | [**The future of hyperautomation: What leaders need to prepare for now - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91293238/the-future-of-hyperautomation-what-leaders-need-to-prepare-for-now) | [[Integration of Technologies]]; [[Workflows]]; [[Hyperautomation]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91286756/3-phrases-no-one-should-ever-say-in-a-negotiation) | [[Talent]]; [[Negotiation]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**How time zones impact your work and mental health - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91271947/how-time-zones-impact-your-work-and-mental-health) | [[Collaboration]]; [[Agile Transformation]]; [[Outsourcing]] | | 1/27/2025 | [**U.S. policymakers should close the AI education gender divide - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91267984/u-s-policymakers-should-close-the-ai-education-gender-divide) | [[AI Development]]; [[Data Analysis]]; [[Equitable Access]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**Exploring the future of in-home healthcare: Innovations, benefits, and what's ahead**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91257384/exploring-the-future-of-in-home-healthcare-innovations-benefits-and-whats-ahead) | [[Regulatory Approval]]; [[Home Care]]; [[Reimbursement Rates]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**16 fascinating breakthroughs of 2024 that weren't about AI - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91254195/16-fascinating-breakthroughs-of-2024-that-werent-about-ai) | [[Leadership]]; [[Founding Healthcare CTO]] | | 12/28/2024 | [**Got an Apple computer for Christmas? Here are 6 apps and games to try with that new Mac**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91242655/apple-computer-for-christmas-apps-games-new-mac-prince-of-persia-pixelmator-timestor-prim-werecleaner-cleanmymac) | [[Roadmap]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Why the U.S. should adopt a national electronic medical record system: Policy, privacy, and ...**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91241311/why-the-u-s-should-adopt-a-national-electronic-medical-record-system-policy-privacy-and-political-silence) | [[Health]]; [[AI in Pathology]]; [[Culture]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**The pros and cons of a tech-focused care continuum - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91240371/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-tech-focused-care-continuum) | [[Bias in AI Training Data]]; [[Data Privacy and Security]]; [[Ethical Concerns with AI]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**America's fastest-growing healthcare organizations ditch spreadsheets to prioritize patient care**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91231612/americas-fastest-growing-healthcare-organizations-ditch-spreadsheets-to-prioritize-patient-care) | [[Patient Education]]; [[Hospitals]]; [[Electronic Health Records]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**The 8 next big technologies in health for 2024 - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91224656/health-next-big-things-in-tech-2024) | [[AI and Automation]]; [[AI in Mental Health]]; [[Cancer Screening]] | | 11/18/2024 | [**The strategic advantage of hiring fractional executives: Empowering CEOs to lead**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91227367/the-strategic-advantage-of-hiring-fractional-executives-empowering-ceos-to-lead) | [[Technology Operations]]; [[AI in Behavioral Health]]; [[Ethical Use of AI]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**Building the future of health tech: Essential AI strategies for tech leaders - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91223359/building-the-future-of-health-tech-essential-ai-strategies-for-tech-leaders) | [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Architecture]]; [[AI and Predictive Analytics]] | | 11/4/2024 | [**Empowering aging in place with proven solutions**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91221371/empowering-aging-in-place-with-proven-solutions) | [[Medicare Advantage]]; [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]]; [[AI for Healthcare Providers]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**AI in action: Delivering tangible outcomes in the "show me" era - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91214441/ai-in-action-delivering-tangible-outcomes-in-the-show-me-era) | [[Technical Documentation]]; [[Enterprise Healthcare CTO]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91210851/bots-agents-and-digital-workers-ai-is-changing-the-very-definition-of-work) | [[AI for Life Science]]; [[AI in Imaging]]; [[AI in Cardiology]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**How to transform scientific discoveries into better treatments - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91207490/how-to-transform-scientific-discoveries-into-better-treatments) | [[AI in Cybersecurity]]; [[AI and Data Analytics]]; [[Regulatory Complexities]] | | 9/30/2024 | [**5 mistakes you might be making in a negotiation**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91199120/negotiation-mistakes) | [[Negotiation]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Artificial Intelligence**: The evolution of AI from theoretical frameworks to generative solutions, addressing challenges like data quality and biases, and the role of dynamic information retrieval methods such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). - **Mental Health and Suicide Prevention**: The increase in suicide rates and the economic burden of mental health crises, highlighting the role of organizations like NeuroFlow in leveraging AI for mental health tracking and suicide risk assessment. - **Healthcare Challenges**: The difficulties faced by rural residents in accessing healthcare, the need for improved maternity care, and the importance of addressing healthcare workforce shortages. - **Data-Driven Leadership**: The integration of AI and machine learning in decision-making processes, emphasizing the need for data governance and security. - **Outsourcing Trends**: The shift in outsourcing from cost-saving measures to long-term partnerships, focusing on information security and compliance. - **Pharmaceutical Innovations**: The demand for plasma-derived therapies and the role of companies like Takeda in improving patient access and treatment experiences. - **AI in Healthcare**: The importance of integrating AI into existing healthcare systems to enhance patient care and clinician efficiency. - **Regulatory Challenges in Technology**: The fragmented regulatory landscape for digital assets and the need for companies to engage with policymakers to navigate compliance. - **AI Copilots in Business**: The emergence of AI agents as autonomous systems that enhance operations and customer interactions, and the challenges organizations face in adopting these technologies. - **Business Environment Challenges**: The current business landscape is characterized by tight budgets, fierce competition, a global talent shortage, and the disruptive influence of generative AI, necessitating effective employee training and upskilling strategies. - **Learning Management System Market**: The learning management system market is projected to reach $51.9 billion by 2028, emphasizing the importance of employee learning for business success. - **AI Integration in Workplaces**: AI is increasingly integrated into workplace tools, requiring training for both technical and non-technical employees, and offering opportunities for personalized learning experiences. - **Job Market Dynamics**: The job market is highly competitive, with many companies facing unprecedented changes, particularly in the marketing industry, which is vulnerable to layoffs and job insecurity. - **Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage**: The global cybersecurity workforce has reached 5.5 million, but there remains a critical gap of four million professionals needed to safeguard digital assets. - **AI in Software Development**: AI presents opportunities and challenges in managing technical debt within software development, enhancing productivity and innovation. - **Compliance as a Service**: Organizations are adopting Compliance as a Service (CaaS) to manage compliance obligations amid a rapidly changing regulatory environment. - **Healthcare Innovations**: In-home healthcare is projected to exceed $176 billion by 2032, driven by technological advancements and a preference for aging in place. - **Digital Payments and Cryptocurrency**: The future of money is shifting towards digital payments and cryptocurrency, with companies like Binance adapting to evolving regulatory frameworks. - **Robotics and Automation in Healthcare**: Robotics and automation are transforming healthcare delivery, addressing challenges such as increased workloads and rising operational costs. ### Organizations Mentioned - **NeuroFlow**: A company founded to leverage AI technology for tracking patient mental health and assessing suicide risk. - **Prudential**: An insurer that partners with NeuroFlow to provide mental wellness support. - **Fast Company Executive Board**: A private network of influential leaders and experts sharing insights on business topics. - **Association of Healthcare Value Analysis (AHVAP)**: An organization providing resources to healthcare leaders for improving care delivery. - **National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)**: An organization leading the transition to quantum-resistant encryption. - **Takeda**: A pharmaceutical company exploring novel delivery methods for immunoglobulin therapies. - **Hedera**: A technology solution enhancing transparency and ethical practices in AI and supply chains. - **ProveAI**: A technology solution aimed at improving practices in AI and supply chains. - **Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA)**: A nonprofit organization that facilitates mentorship among high-level women to promote personal and professional happiness. - **Gates Foundation**: A philanthropic organization that emphasizes the importance of involving users in health innovations to meet community needs. - **NIST**: The National Institute of Standards and Technology, which has released new encryption standards in response to quantum computing threats. - **Binance**: A cryptocurrency exchange that is adapting to regulatory frameworks and enhancing accessibility through a remote-first approach. - **Northwell Health**: A healthcare organization utilizing AI capabilities to reduce employee workloads and improve operational efficiency. - **Mass General Brigham**: A healthcare institution involved in research on generative AI's application in patient care. - **Brown & Brown**: A company investing in Workday to enhance talent data utilization for better business decisions. - **AstraZeneca**: A pharmaceutical company that faced a legal setback regarding Medicare's drug price negotiations. - **Johnson & Johnson**: A major pharmaceutical company whose CEO faced congressional questioning about drug pricing strategies. - **Merck**: Another major pharmaceutical company involved in congressional hearings regarding drug pricing. - **Pfizer**: A pharmaceutical company that entered a licensing agreement for a generic COVID-19 antiviral pill.