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Health systems are spending big on EHRs and AI while governance gaps widen

Epic projects running into nine figures, AI reimbursement still unresolved, and most hospitals without dedicated AI testing platforms define the 2026 health IT

AI scribes and startup pipelines are reshaping how health systems and tech investors evaluate AI in 2026

From patient consent debates over AI scribes to Y Combinator's AI-first startup thesis, the pressure on enterprise health and tech operators is intensifying.

Health systems keep pouring money into Epic as margins tighten and AI governance lags behind

EHR spend stays elevated even under financial pressure, while most health systems still lack the AI testing infrastructure to govern the tools they're deploying

Digital health VC hits $7.4B in H1 2026 as AI agents, chronic care, and workforce tools capture mega-deal capital

Digital health venture funding reached $7.4B in H1 2026, driven by AI agent platforms and chronic care tools drawing $100M-plus rounds.

Digital health AI investment hits $7.4B in H1 2026 as CMS, hospitals, and startups all accelerate adoption

From a new CMS technology office to a $1.7B cancer-tech acquisition, the first half of 2026 shows enterprise-scale commitment to healthcare AI.

Sensor networks and AI push structural health monitoring toward a $8.6 billion market by 2035

The global SHM market is on track to more than double by 2035, driven by AI-powered analytics, wireless sensors, and aging infrastructure demands.

AI agents for patient care draw $335 million in a single month as health tech investment accelerates

Four health tech companies closed major funding rounds in June 2026, with AI agent platforms for scheduling, chronic care, and home health leading the pack.

Digital healthcare's four pillars: how hardware, software, platforms, and enablers are reshaping medicine

From AI-powered diagnostics to electroceuticals, digital health's four core sectors are drawing global investment and reshaping care delivery.

Philips Announces Plan for More Than USD 150 Million of New Investment in Manufacturing and R&D in the U.S. to Expand Production of AI-powered Health Technology Innovations

Global health technology leader, which serves 90% of U.S. hospitals, builds on top of existing U.S. investments to support local manufacturing and more than USD 900 million of annual R&D investment in the U.S.

Private Equity and Venture Capital Are Transforming Healthcare – But at What Cost?

Billions in healthcare investments fuel innovation while raising concerns about whether profit motives align with patient care

Universal Health Coverage: A Catalyst for Global Change

Nursing leaders reveal how frontline healthcare workers are reshaping policy and access across continents

David Clayton

A health system leader reveals why most digital health investments fail to deliver promised returns and what actually moves the needle

ROI Value in the Real World

Healthcare leaders must align on ROI metrics early or risk misalignment between technology investments and actual business outcomes

Investing in Water Quality: Florida Takes a Proactive Strategy for Sustainable Infrastructure

One state's billion-dollar bet on water infrastructure reveals why environmental stewardship and growth management are becoming inseparable priorities