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Medicare's ACCESS pilot is live, but patients can't find which providers offer it

CMS launched its tech-enabled chronic care pilot and the FDA's AI device authorizations hit 115 in 2021, yet a critical gap remains: patients don't know where t

CMS marks one year of its Health Tech Ecosystem with eight new pledge categories and a "RIP Clipboard" moment

CMS celebrated the one-year anniversary of its voluntary Health Tech Ecosystem at HHS headquarters, announcing eight new pledge categories to advance data inter

CMS centralizes AI and interoperability under a new Office of Health Technology and Products

CMS has launched the Office of Health Technology and Products to consolidate AI, interoperability, and digital product strategy across Medicare, Medicaid, and C

CMS centralizes health tech authority in new office covering AI, interoperability, and claims modernization

CMS's new Office of Health Technology and Products takes on 90+ responsibilities, signaling a major shift in who leads federal health IT strategy.

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.

CMS launches dedicated health technology office as AI and interoperability pressure mounts on hospital IT teams

CMS's new Office of Health Technology and Products centralizes AI, interoperability, and digital health strategy — raising the stakes for hospital IT and procur

Digital health's July 2026 signal: AI wearables, a new CMS office, and the telehealth billing fight

From a 99.6%-accurate cardiac patch to a new CMS AI office, digital health's mid-2026 developments carry real operational weight.

Health tech's next phase: AI partnerships, virtual care wins, and the push for real interoperability

From AI agent integrations to virtual nursing wins and CMS interoperability mandates, health tech's mid-2026 moment is defined by execution.

Caregiver Engagement Is the Missing Link in Dementia Care: Why Empowering Families Drives Better Outcomes and Lower Costs

Dementia is becoming one of healthcare’s most difficult problems to ignore. As the population ages, more families are finding themselves responsible for loved ones who can no longer manage their own care, communicate symptoms clearly, or navigate the healthcare system. Research shows that people living with dementia are hospitalized far more often than those without it—even…

SHMS Optimizes Operations for Medicare Advantage Plan Operators in the Healthcare Payer Enterprise

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans is projected to reach about 35.7 million, according to a 2025 Senate Finance Committee report. Yet, many startup and midsize organizations face steep technical and regulatory hurdles when launching or scaling operations. As part of the broader healthcare payer enterprise landscape, these plans must manage compliance, claims adjudication, risk adjustment,…

The Key to Value Based Care Success is Integrating Specialists for Better Outcomes

Breaking down silos between primary care and specialty providers proves essential as healthcare systems race to meet 2030 accountability mandates

MedPAC’s Miss on Reality of Home Health Financial Reality Results in Suggested Cut in 2025 Proposed Rule

Federal payment cuts proposed for home health ignore the sector's actual financial pressures, threatening access to essential care

LKClinicalDataExchange: Experience the Power of True Interoperability

Health plans can now break down data silos and meet regulatory requirements while enabling patient access through seamless clinical information sharing