Investment Trends

Health systems are spending big on EHRs and AI while governance gaps widen

Epic projects running into nine figures, AI reimbursement still unresolved, and most hospitals without dedicated AI testing platforms define the 2026 health IT

Digital health VC hits $7.4B in H1 2026 as AI agents, chronic care, and workforce tools capture mega-deal capital

Digital health venture funding reached $7.4B in H1 2026, driven by AI agent platforms and chronic care tools drawing $100M-plus rounds.

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.

Sensor networks and AI push structural health monitoring toward a $8.6 billion market by 2035

The global SHM market is on track to more than double by 2035, driven by AI-powered analytics, wireless sensors, and aging infrastructure demands.

AI agents for patient care draw $335 million in a single month as health tech investment accelerates

Four health tech companies closed major funding rounds in June 2026, with AI agent platforms for scheduling, chronic care, and home health leading the pack.

ROI Value in the Real World

Healthcare leaders must align on ROI metrics early or risk misalignment between technology investments and actual business outcomes