Health It Strategy

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.

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

Healthcare's first big AI use is a pressure valve, not a moonshot

AI tools are accelerating diagnosis, cutting admin costs, and acting as longitudinal companions for patients navigating complex care journeys.

EMR Strategy, Consulting, and Career Pivots with MedSys Co-Founder Mark Embry

Electronic medical records (EMRs) have moved from a back-office upgrade to a frontline determinant of care quality, clinician burnout, and hospital economics. With U.S. hospitals often spending tens to hundreds of millions—sometimes exceeding $100 million—on EMR implementations, the stakes have never been higher for getting both the technology and the human adoption right. As…

From the C-Suite to the Classroom: A Healthcare Leader’s Bet on the Next Generation

Healthcare isn’t short on strategy right now—it’s short on people, access, and experienced leadership where it matters most. In Texas alone, more rural hospitals have closed than in any other state over the past decade, leaving entire communities with limited access to care. At the same time, many health systems are realizing they haven’t…

The Healthcare Talent Fix: Build Pipelines Early, Use Data, and Get the Experience Right

There’s a growing tension inside healthcare right now—between the people leaving the workforce and the patients still arriving every day. It’s a dynamic that leaders can no longer afford to ignore. The numbers make that clear: the Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that the U.S. could be short of as many as 86,000 physicians…

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

Called to Lead: Joel Allison on Faith, Risk, and the Future of Healthcare Leadership

Healthcare leadership is being redefined in real time. With the rise of AI, mounting financial pressures, and workforce burnout, executives today are operating in an environment of continuous disruption and uncertainty. In fact, industry leaders now rank workforce shortages and digital transformation among their top concerns—forcing a new kind of leadership that blends decisiveness…

From Classroom to Clinic: Pre-Clinical Talent Steps Into Healthcare’s Hard-to-Fill Roles

Healthcare systems are facing a workforce crisis that’s no longer temporary—it’s structural. Even before COVID-19, staffing shortages across nursing, technical, and administrative roles were already straining capacity; today, those gaps are wider, costlier, and directly impacting patient access. With labor shortages persisting and burnout rising, health systems are being forced to rethink not just…

Diagnosing Your Capital Asset Health: Why Asset Visibility Is the New Financial Imperative in Healthcare

Hospitals and surgery centers own millions of dollars in equipment — but owning assets and having actionable visibility into them are two different things. Most systems maintain inventories, yet many struggle with outdated records, fragmented tracking, and limited insight into useful life or service contracts. With nearly half of U.S. hospitals reporting negative operating…

Technology Is Transforming Cardiovascular Care But Can Access Keep Up?

Cardiovascular care is entering one of its most transformative periods in decades. Advances in AI imaging and minimally invasive procedures are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 19.8 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2022, representing approximately 32% of all global deaths. This…

Virtual Health: Enabling Employers to Tap into a Global Workforce

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Laura Messineo, Chief Nursing Officer at WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions. With more than 35 years of nursing experience and two decades pioneering virtual health, Laura shares her expertise in using telehealth to expand access, empower clinicians,…

Dr. Kevin Stevenson Gives His Thoughts on the Evolution of Healthcare Over the Past Decades

As healthcare continues to transform faster than ever — shaped by post-pandemic burnout, staffing shortages, and the rise of AI — leaders are being forced to rethink what it truly means to deliver both value and compassion in medicine. With the U.S. expected to face a shortage of 64,000 nurses in 2030, healthcare leaders are…

Career Journeys: Preparing the Future Nursing Workforce

In this bonus Career Journeys episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Jose Arnold Tariga, Director of Clinical Education and Development at Insight Global Health and one of the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, selected from more…

What Changed Because of Purpose Factory

Building a profitable company often comes down to one unglamorous but crucial skill: knowing exactly where your time is going. In the fast-moving world of financial services and startups, it’s easy to confuse growth with health—until cash flow realities expose the difference. Many founders are forced to confront whether their energy is spent building value…

HealthSearch Partners’ Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley Urge New CEOs to Listen First, Diagnose Early, and Lead with Purpose in the First 90 Days

CEO turnover across U.S. hospitals is accelerating. Hospitals and health systems announced 146 CEO changes in 2023—a 42 percent increase over the 103 exits recorded in 2022, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. As more leaders transition into new roles, the importance of making a good first impression has intensified. The early…

Market-Based Planning, Specialization and Technology To Shape Healthcare Provider Networks for Tomorrow

Health systems must strategically realign their provider networks to balance community demand with financial viability amid a looming physician shortage

Paying it Forward: Empowering Career Migration Journeys

Healthcare leaders share how mentorship and personal experience unlock pathways for internationally trained professionals seeking U.S. careers

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

Demystifying Self-Funded Benefits Can Forge a New Path for Employers

Employers seeking cost control are discovering how self-funded models can reduce premiums while maintaining employee health coverage

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

Hospital Supply Chain Management: How to Find Scarce Equipment and Supplies

Healthcare leaders are rethinking procurement strategies to build resilience against ongoing supply disruptions and shortages

Assessing Vendors in the Exploding Remote Monitoring Space

Healthcare leaders need a framework for evaluating which monitoring vendors will deliver sustainable innovation and real patient value

Driving Business Growth in B2B Marketing: The Game-Changing Impact of the Creator Economy

B2B brands are tapping into creator partnerships to build credibility and accelerate revenue growth in an increasingly crowded marketplace

With Walmart Health Shuttering Its Doors, Retail Healthcare Has to Rethink Its Role & Strategy in Primary Care

The collapse of big-box health ambitions forces the retail sector to reassess what primary care actually means in a competitive marketplace

Healthcare Providers Must Combine Zero Trust Architecture and Threat Modeling to Address Cybersecurity Challenges

Healthcare organizations that layer verification protocols with predictive security assessments can better shield patient data from evolving threats

Network Segmentation: The First Line of Defense in Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Battle

Healthcare systems are discovering that isolating critical infrastructure from vulnerable entry points significantly reduces breach impact and protects patient

The Key to Increasing Profits? Integrating Diversity and Equity into Recruitments, Promotions and Retention

Strategic workforce initiatives centered on equity and inclusion directly strengthen organizational profitability and performance

Amend & Progress: Exploring Four Perspectives in 2024 and Beyond

Four key trends are reshaping how organizations approach content strategy, AI adoption, and technology decisions in 2024

Structured Reviews: Great for Elevating Content Quality in Organizational Communication

A systematic approach to reviewing digital content helps organizations mitigate compliance risks while strengthening internal communication standards