Healthcare Partnerships

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.

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 Online to On-Site: How Hybrid Models Are Building the Healthcare Workforce of Tomorrow

Health systems across the U.S. are staring down a stubborn talent gap—one that COVID-era lessons, hybrid training models, and employer partnerships are beginning to reshape. In Detroit, Houston and beyond, multi-billion-dollar expansions are colliding with persistent shortages, forcing new pathways into care careers. Meanwhile, loan-repayment and incumbent-worker funds are emerging as powerful levers to…

Building Global Capacity through Health Tech Education

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims welcomes Geoffrey M. Roche, SVP of Healthcare Solutions at Risepoint and a lifelong advocate for healthcare workforce development. With a career shaped by his mother’s journey as a nurse, Geoff shares how personal inspiration, industry insight, and bold leadership are reshaping…

Charlotte Piper with Ochsner Health

Healthcare executives are turning to strategic ventures and partnerships to unlock innovation and competitive advantage

Michael Blumenthal with Hyro

AI-powered healthcare solutions are moving beyond hype as organizations implement real-world applications that drive measurable outcomes

Scott North with Praia Health

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

Linda Stevenson with Fisher-Titus Health

Rural health systems are uniting to tackle infrastructure challenges that require more than individual hospital solutions

Marcee Chmait with Providence Group

A health system leader reveals how clinical workflows and operational realities drive meaningful digital innovation rather than technology trends

Member Recap

Strategic partnerships help smaller health organizations stretch limited resources and accelerate digital transformation in underserved markets

Jesse Folds at CHIME Fall Forum

Healthcare IT leaders are rethinking how they measure success, moving beyond traditional metrics to prioritize patient care and staff wellbeing

Ryan Thousand at CHIME Fall Forum

A rural hospital CIO explains how strategic partnerships and AI-driven innovation help small communities compete with larger healthcare systems

David Clayton

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

Fighting for Fair Healthcare Access Means Overcoming Certain Challenges

Closing the gap between healthcare costs and accessibility requires addressing systemic barriers that leave millions without adequate coverage

Elevating Home Care — A New Era of Partnerships and Collaboration

Fragmented home care services are driving unnecessary hospitalizations, but coordinated partnerships could transform outcomes for patients and providers alike

CooperVision’s Partnership with Plastic Bank: People + Planet

A vision care company discovers how tackling ocean plastic simultaneously creates economic opportunity for vulnerable coastal communities

Improving Outcomes and Lowering the Cost of Care

Healthcare leaders are discovering that smarter data use and technology investments hold the key to delivering quality care at sustainable costs

The Business of Myopia Management: How to Set a Firm Foundation for Success

Building a myopia management program requires strategic planning, pediatrician partnerships, and a patient-centric foundation from the start

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

The Fusion of Cutting-Edge Technology with Medical Practice is Transforming Patient Care and Access

Advanced technology is enabling healthcare providers to reach more patients while delivering better clinical outcomes at scale

ELLKAY’s Remarkable 2023: A Year of Milestones and Achievements

The healthcare software leader consolidated its market position through product innovation, industry partnerships, and strategic leadership appointments

ELLKAY Spearheads Innovation at HLTH 2023: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Tech

Healthcare technology leaders are advancing interoperability and data management solutions that reshape how providers deliver patient care

Nashville Sets the Stage: ViVE 2023 Forge the Future of Healthcare IT, Next Stop: Los Angeles

Healthcare IT leaders gathered in Nashville to chart the industry's next evolution, with momentum building toward an even larger summit in Los Angeles

ELLKAY: Blending Healthcare IT Solutions with Genuine Relationship Building for True Innovation

Prioritizing human connection alongside technical expertise transforms how healthcare organizations approach digital transformation partnerships

Beyond Tech: ELLKAY Leads with Relationships and Customer First Approach in Healthcare Solutions

A healthcare IT provider proves that long-term success depends on understanding clients' business goals alongside delivering cutting-edge technology solutions

A Future Forged in Trust: MEDITECH and ELLKAY Ready to Revolutionize Healthcare Together

Two healthcare technology leaders combine their strengths to tackle interoperability challenges and unlock new opportunities for their customers

Derek Empie: What are some of the value points of being a member on Ntracts’ Advisory Council?

Legal and procurement leaders gain competitive advantage through peer networks that transform professional relationships into trusted advisory partnerships

Personalized Campaigns in a Digital Marketing World

The rise of generative AI is forcing marketers to rethink whether personalization or automation holds the key to customer engagement

The Voice of the Patient… Heard Through the Megaphone of Data

A healthcare leader shares how capturing and analyzing patient data can transform clinical decision-making and close outcome gaps across populations