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The Launch: At the HIMSS26 conference, Zoom announced a massive wave of healthcare-focused innovations aimed at deeply embedding its tools into clinical and operational workflows, moving far beyond standard telehealth video calls.The Epic Integration: Zoom is aggressively expanding its footprint within Epic. Zoom Contact Center will be generally available within the Epic Toolbox in April 2026, featuring an embedded call bar, smart screen pop for patient records, and auto
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Archives for 2026
HIMSS26: MEDITECH Expands Expanse AI Portfolio with Native Ambient Intelligence and Claim Denial Agents
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The Launch: At the HIMSS26 conference, MEDITECH announced a major expansion of its Expanse AI portfolio, signaling a shift toward natively embedded artificial intelligence.Native Ambient Listening: Instead of relying on third-party integrations, MEDITECH has embedded ambient listening directly into the Expanse Now app for physicians and the Expanse Point of Care app for nurses. The AI captures conversations in real time, automatically generates clinical notes, and parses
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HIMSS26: Greenway Health Launches Novare, an Agentic AI-Powered EHR Platform for Ambulatory Practices
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The Launch: Greenway Health has officially launched Novare, an integrated clinical and revenue cycle platform built specifically for ambulatory care and powered by "agentic AI."The "AI-by-Design" Shift: Instead of acting as a traditional database with third-party tools layered on top, Novare was built with AI at its core. It natively features ambient notetaking, voice-activated chart search, intelligent coding, and automated prior authorizations.The Market Target: The
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HIMSS26: Samsung and b.well Connected Health Partner to Advance CMS “Kill the Clipboard” Initiative
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The Launch: b.well Connected Health and Samsung Electronics have launched an end-to-end integration that turns Samsung Galaxy smartphones into a centralized hub for patient health records, accessible directly via the Samsung Health app.The Policy Alignment: The rollout is a direct response to the federal "Kill the Clipboard" initiative led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which aims to modernize healthcare by eliminating repetitive forms and
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HIMSS26: Atropos Health Integrates Evidence Agent with Microsoft Dragon Copilot at Stanford Medicine
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The Integration: Atropos Health has officially integrated its Atropos Evidence Agent with Microsoft Dragon Copilot, bringing personalized real-world evidence (RWE) directly into the electronic health record (EHR).The Deployment: The joint solution is already live at Stanford Medicine. It actively analyzes patient records alongside ambient data captured by Dragon Copilot to proactively present physicians with evidence-based clinical summaries.The Tech Synergy: The
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Private Capital Is Reshaping Health IT Procurement and Health Systems Are Not Prepared for the Risk
Healthcare technology is increasingly shaped by private capital, not just clinical demand or regulatory pressure. Over the past few years, private equity and institutional investors have poured record levels of funding into health IT companies, accelerating consolidation across revenue cycle management, cybersecurity, interoperability platforms, and clinical software.
While this has fueled rapid growth and innovation, it has also introduced financial and operational risks that most
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Aquila Emerges from Stealth with Healthcare Data Integration Platform
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The Launch: Aquila has officially emerged from stealth mode with active state and federal contracts already underway. The company is deploying a healthcare data integration platform designed for cross-jurisdiction epidemiological and population health tracking.The Leadership: The startup is led by co-founder and CEO Dr. Jaime Bland, DNP, RN. She previously served as President and CEO of CyncHealth, where she orchestrated data coordination across five states and over six
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HIMSS26 Pre-Day Recap: How Agentic AI is Taking Over Healthcare IT
If previous years at HIMSS were defined by the promise of generative AI, the overarching theme of HIMSS26 is the execution of autonomous operations. Health systems, crushed by workforce shortages and point-solution fatigue, are no longer buying basic summarization tools. The market has definitively shifted toward "Agentic AI"—systems that can independently execute workflows, navigate hospital corridors, and securely govern themselves within enterprise architecture.
Agentic AI & The
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M&A: UHS Acquires Virtual Therapy Platform Talkspace for $835M
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The Deal: Universal Health Services (UHS) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace for $5.25 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $835M.The Scale: Talkspace brings a massive virtual footprint, boasting a network of approximately 6,000 licensed professionals covering all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.The Pivot Paid Off: Talkspace successfully transitioned from a direct-to-consumer model to a B2B and
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ECRI Releases 2026 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns Highlighting AI, Rural Health, and Workforce Shortages
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The Report: ECRI, a globally recognized patient safety organization, has released its highly anticipated 2026 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns report.The #1 Threat: For the first time, navigating the AI Diagnostic Dilemma has taken the top spot. ECRI warns that utilizing AI diagnostic systems without strong safeguards and clinical oversight significantly increases the risk of missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnoses.The Data Bias Warning: The report explicitly highlights
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