Stages of Agency AI Adoption: Know Your AI Surface As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape public health, organizations are seeking effective ways to adopt and integrate these powerful tools. In this article, Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, presents PHF’s Stages of Agency AI Adoption: Know Your AI Surface, a five-stage…
AI Governance Maturity Model: AI Chaos to Clarity As Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves rapidly, organizations need effective governance to manage risks and support responsible adoption. In this article, Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, introduces PHF’s Five Stages of AI Governance Maturity Model, a practical framework that helps agencies assess their current…
Harnessing AI to Strengthen Public Health Systems through Smart Deployment (Archived Webinar) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how public health organizations analyze data, improve systems, design interventions, and deliver services. While AI offers powerful opportunities to strengthen public health practice, it can also introduce organizational disruption and, if implemented without care, lead to ineffective…
Data Does Not Lie — Until It Does Data does not lie intentionally, but it can mislead profoundly when it is poorly collected, poorly defined, or stripped of context. In this article, John W. Moran, PhD, and Amanda McCarty explain why data quality is not merely a technical issue but a leadership responsibility, particularly in…
Using Communication Forums to Introduce AI to an Organization Introducing AI can create uncertainty, but transparent communication is key to building trust. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, emphasizes the importance of open forums to discuss AI adoption, answer questions, and address concerns about job impact. It offers practical…
Change Management in the Chaotic AI Environment: Turn Chaos into Clarity AI can introduce rapid and disruptive change, making traditional change management approaches less effective. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, explains why organizations need AI Change Agility to adapt quickly. It introduces the Public Health Foundation’s Nine-Step Approach…
A Data Strategy for the AI World Data is the foundation of AI, but turning raw information into insights requires a clear strategy. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, explains why organizations must prioritize data strategy to unlock AI’s potential. It outlines how to break down silos, ensure governance,…
What Are the Challenges and Risks of Using AI? This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor at PHF, explores the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) Analysis Tool to help organizations define and analyze unknowns before taking action. The article outlines key challenges and risks of using AI such as inaccurate…
Using a VUCA Analysis to Assess a Turbulent and Rapidly Changing Public Health Environment In this article, Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor at PHF, explains how the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) framework helps organizations assess complex situations and respond based on available information and the risks involved. It also…
PHF’s Approach to Implementing AI AI is transforming how we work, create, and interact, but adopting it within an organization is a complex process that requires a clear and well-developed strategy. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, outlines PHF’s nine-step approach to help organizations minimize disruptions and implement AI…