I read an article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice the other day about preparing our public health workforce for the future of AI. The article begins with a strategy called “promoting a leadership mindset,” which encourages public...
Our December AI in Public Health Community of Practice session tackled one of the most pressing questions facing health departments today: what are the legal risks of using AI tools? We were joined by Meghan Mead, Deputy Director for the Mid-States Region at the...
Why Public Health Needs AI Policies Now The reality is straightforward: your staff are using AI tools whether you have a policy or not. The question isn’t whether AI will be used in your department—it’s whether it will be used safely and responsibly....
Building Your AI Policy: A Practical Guide for Public Health Departments Creating an AI policy doesn’t have to be complicated. This comprehensive AI policy guide for public health helps health departments develop clear, practical frameworks for using generative...
Most AI implementations in public health don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because organizations skip the most crucial step: understanding what they’re actually trying to fix. You can’t automate what you don’t understand. And you...
In our recent analysis of 50 conversations with public health professionals, we discovered a striking reality: your staff are already using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude in their daily work. They’re using these tools whether you have a...
