Health System Technology

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.

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

Wearables, AI diagnostics, and cybersecurity converge as healthcare's operational pressure points in 2026

Samsung's FDA-cleared Galaxy Ring, GE HealthCare's new AI ultrasound, and the AnMed cyberattack show where health systems must act now.

Siemens Healthineers and Cleveland Clinic sign a 10-year alliance as ambient AI reshapes the EHR debate

A decade-long Siemens Healthineers–Cleveland Clinic deal and competing visions for ambient AI in the EHR signal a new era of enterprise health system transforma

ONC marks universal EHR adoption and one billion TEFCA health records exchanged in inaugural Coordinator's Quarterly

ONC's first-ever Coordinator's Quarterly declares universal EHR adoption across the U.S. healthcare ecosystem and announces TEFCA has exchanged one billion reco

Healthcare's digital skills gap: why existing competency tools aren't built for the full workforce

Two major 2026 reviews expose a critical gap in how health systems measure and build digital competence across clinical and public health teams.

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

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

Healthcare’s 2026 Reality: Growing Workforce Gaps, Tiered Access, and the Rise of AI Support

Healthcare systems are entering 2026 under mounting pressure. A growing, aging population and rising disease burden are colliding with persistent workforce shortages—highlighted by projections that new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. will surpass two million this year alone. The stakes are no longer theoretical: delays in care, limited specialist access, and widening disparities are…

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…

Healthcare Operations Improve with AI That Unites Data, Automation, and Ethics

Generative AI has captured the public imagination, but its most transformative use cases may lie far from flashy consumer tools. In healthcare operations, where complexity, inefficiency, and fragmentation remain persistent challenges, AI is now driving measurable improvements. Research suggests AI-enabled healthcare systems could cut administrative costs by up to $360 billion in the U.S. alone….

Joshua Titus with Gozio

Healthcare systems are using mobile technology to create personalized patient journeys from first contact onward

Scott North with Praia Health

A health tech leader explains how unified patient experiences drive loyalty and retention across fragmented systems

Extreme Networks: Ensuring Reliable Connectivity in Healthcare

Healthcare systems managing tens of thousands of daily users depend on robust network infrastructure to prevent costly downtime and safeguard patient outcomes

The Trajectory of Virtual Nursing

Virtual nursing is reshaping how healthcare organizations tackle staffing challenges and improve patient outcomes simultaneously

Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality in Dentistry

Dental professionals are discovering two distinct technologies that dramatically improve procedure precision, though each offers unique advantages for clinical

AMAG Asks Symmetry Health Checks

A comprehensive performance analysis reveals hidden optimization opportunities within existing pharmaceutical systems

Mastering Revenue Cycle Management: The Key to Thriving in Dallas-Fort Worth’s Healthcare Boom

Healthcare leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth are discovering that optimized revenue cycles unlock competitive advantage in one of the nation's fastest-growing medica

LKArchive: Hospitals and Health Systems Decommission Legacy Applications

Healthcare organizations can consolidate patient data and retire outdated systems while reducing costs and improving security across their networks

ELLKAY: The Hidden Powerhouse Behind Healthcare Interoperability

Health systems tackling major mergers discover that robust data integration infrastructure becomes their competitive advantage during organizational transformat

Innovating for Health: ELLKAY’s Strategic Salesforce Integration Sets New Standards in the Industry

Healthcare organizations are discovering how unified data platforms can streamline operations and elevate patient outcomes across entire care networks

Robust Data Strategies: Paving the Way for Improved Healthcare Outcomes

Healthcare systems that master data fundamentals unlock the ability to measure and improve patient outcomes in value-based care models

Verizon Healthcare: Beyond Boundaries with Security, Systems, and Connectivity

Healthcare organizations must integrate comprehensive security, unified systems, and resilient connectivity to defend against escalating cyber threats

Healthcare Solutions

Technology is quietly reshaping how patients navigate and experience modern healthcare facilities

2023 Education Series: What are the Causes of Contract Invisibility?

Healthcare organizations struggle to track contracts when oversight gaps, outdated processes, and fragmented systems prevent visibility across their entire port

The Evolution of IT and Healthcare…Where do we go from here?

Healthcare leaders grapple with fragmented data systems while patients struggle to access their own medical records

Disrupting Health: Managing Prescription Health

AI-powered robotics are helping pharmacies solve one of healthcare's biggest compliance challenges at the point of care