Digital Health

Healthcare's digital skills gap has a measurement problem, and new research is pushing for a fix

Two 2026 studies expose a critical gap: most digital health competency tools are nursing-focused, and the healthcare workforce lacks validated interprofessional

NHS commits £10bn to health tech, with ambient voice and pathology digitization at the center

NHS England is rolling out integrated ambient voice technology and pathology digitization as part of a £10bn tech funding commitment, with reviews suggesting £4

Canada launches Vital, a national hospital data platform backed by $210 million, starting with 160 hospitals

Canada's Vital platform will connect near real-time data from 160 hospitals in three provinces, backed by $210M in funding coordinated from Unity Health Toronto

Digital health enters a recalibration phase as ROI pressure reshapes procurement and AI workflows

Holland & Knight's mid-2026 healthcare trend report flags a sector-wide shift toward measurable outcomes, tighter AI governance, and chronic disease management.

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.

OpenLoop acquires AI communication platform Hey Revia as digital health M&A heats up

OpenLoop's acquisition of Hey Revia, FDA breakthrough status for Aurenar, and Sharecare's AWS tie-up headline a busy week in digital health.

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.

From Institutional Excellence to Population-Level Access: How Pakistan Can Bridge Its Healthcare Divide

Healthcare systems are under pressure almost everywhere, but the strain is especially visible in lower-resource settings where demand is rising faster than infrastructure. In Pakistan, that pressure is playing out across a system that has to serve more than 250 million people with limited public investment. Public health spending remains below 1% of GDP,…

The Best Healthcare Platforms Are Built on Clear Communication, AI-Human Collaboration, and a Deep Understanding of the “Why”

Healthcare is being pushed to modernize faster than ever, as AI tools, virtual care, and digital patient experiences shift from innovation to expectation. Recent survey data from McKinsey & Company indicates that about half of U.S. healthcare leaders say their organizations have

The Tech-Enabled Hospital of the Future: Implications for Care Delivery

Gone are the days when a hospital was simply a place where patients received care. Today’s hospitals are rapidly evolving into highly connected ecosystems powered by advanced technology, networked devices, and real-time data. The modern hospital is no longer confined to physical walls—it’s a dynamic digital environment where data flows seamlessly, AI supports clinical decisions,…

From the Bench: How Research Can Help Us Build a Future-Ready Global Healthcare Workforce

The Care Anywhere podcast is taking listeners behind the scenes of global health workforce research with a brand-new series: From the Bench. In this kickoff episode, host Lea Sims talks with Dr. Lauren Herckis of TruMerit about how research can move from data to real-world impact — revealing how evidence, collaboration, and curiosity are driving…

AI for Mental Health Support: How Kai Blends Human Empathy with Technology to Close the Care Gap

The mental health crisis has reached alarming levels across the globe. Rates of anxiety and depression continue to climb, with the World Health Organization is estimating that one in eight people worldwide now live with a mental health disorder. At the same time, access to care remains limited — especially for young people and…

Smarter, Faster, Kinder: How AI Can Help Hospitals Deliver Better Care, All While Keeping Care Human

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in healthcare — it’s becoming a real partner in how providers care for patients and improve everyday experiences. With rising patient expectations, limited resources, and mounting administrative complexity, hospitals and insurers alike are turning to AI to improve efficiency, communication, and satisfaction. In fact, Citi research…

Omnicell Deploys Healthcare Automation to Ease Staff Strain and Elevate Patient Care

Hospitals are facing a deepening staffing crisis that threatens care delivery. More than 540,000 healthcare workers exited the field between February 2020 and September 2021, and hospital employment declined by nearly 94,000 during the same period. Projections indicate that over 6.5 million healthcare professionals could leave the workforce by 2026, creating a net shortfall…

Convenient Online Hearing Test from HearUSA Enhances Your Hearing Health Journey

Remote hearing assessments are making it easier for people to identify potential hearing loss without leaving home

Shaping Tomorrow: Living Tomorrow and Extreme Networks Unite

Two innovators demonstrate how advanced connectivity creates safer, more inclusive communities across work, health, and daily life

Volker Kull on Extreme Networks: Pioneering Cloud-Driven Networking

Modern enterprises are leveraging AI and security to transform fragmented network environments into unified, intelligent systems

Thriving as a Remote Leader with Jared Johnson | Ep. 16 | Growthwell with Josh Byrdjosh

Remote leaders face unique pressures that can drive burnout, but intentional practices help teams thrive while protecting mental health

MedCurate’s Transparent Marketplace is Tackling the Healthcare Staffing Crisis, Backed by Mentorship

A marketplace model is reshaping how hospitals fill staffing gaps while giving clinicians fairer compensation

The Next Frontier in Nursing: Embracing Tech & AI

Healthcare leaders reveal how AI and digital tools are reshaping clinical practice and workforce development globally

The Time to Leverage Blockchain is Now: Cosmic Explainers with Cosmic Wire’s Jerad Finck

An unconventional entrepreneur reveals why Web3 adoption is becoming essential as industries race to integrate blockchain into their core operations

Digital Health Technologies are Reshaping the Future of Healthcare

Connected care platforms are expanding treatment access while enabling providers to deliver more personalized interventions at scale

Key Predictions of Virtual Nursing

Hospital leaders anticipate virtual nursing will streamline operations and improve patient outcomes without eliminating traditional bedside care

Key Benefits of Healthcare Process Automation

Automated workflows are slashing operational costs and improving patient satisfaction faster than traditional healthcare systems can adapt

From Content Scramble to Streamlined Success: Demystifying Modular Content in Life Sciences

Life sciences teams are discovering that breaking content into reusable pieces can dramatically cut production time while improving compliance and personalizati

Rebel Healthcare: The True Patient-Led Journey Toward Improving Healthcare

Patients themselves are becoming the driving force behind healthcare transformation, not just passive recipients of care

At Applied Digital, Employee Safety is #1

Building a safety-first culture sends a powerful message that employees matter more than output

Advancing Health Equity Through Digital Innovation: Insights from Dr. Bryan O. Buckley at HIMSS 2024

Healthcare leaders are leveraging digital tools and social needs screening to close equity gaps and deliver whole-person care

Balancing Cybersecurity and Privacy: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs Stronger Laws to Protect Patient Privacy

Healthcare leaders face mounting pressure to strengthen legal frameworks that protect patient data amid rising digital vulnerabilities

Old Systems are Creating Cybersecurity Challenges for Healthcare Orgs

Legacy infrastructure and budget constraints are leaving healthcare providers vulnerable to growing cyber threats as digital patient care expands