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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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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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Elation Health Launches AI Fast Lane to Automate Primary Care Billing Workflows
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The Launch: Elation Health, a clinical-first technology platform for primary care, has launched new AI-powered billing workflows featuring a "touchless fast lane" for claims.The Hard ROI: In pilot practices, 72% of eligible routine claims were created completely touchlessly directly from the visit note sign-off. Of those, over 95% were reviewed, confirmed, and submitted for reimbursement without any additional manual intervention.Smart Coding in the Encounter: The AI
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LexisNexis Brings Deepfake and Fraud Defense to Epic MyChart
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The Integration: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is significantly expanding its footprint within the Epic Connection Hub, allowing U.S. hospitals using Epic to natively deploy a broader suite of identity verification tools.The Target: The primary goal is to secure access to Epic MyChart, ensuring that only successfully verified patients can access their highly sensitive personal health information (PHI) while maintaining a frictionless user experience.The Tech Stack: The
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KeyCare Raises $27.4M to Build an Epic-Native, AI-Powered Virtual Workforce
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The Funding: KeyCare, the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, has closed a $27.4M financing round, bringing its total capital raised to over $55M led by HealthX Ventures, with participation from standard venture firms (8VC, LRVHealth, BOLD Capital Partners) alongside a massive syndicate of strategic health system partners, including WellSpan Health, Allina Health, and UChicago Ventures.The Differentiator: Instead of acting as a standalone, direct-to-consumer
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DarcyIQ Integrates with Epic and athenahealth to Slash Admin Time
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The Launch: DarcyIQ, an AI revenue acceleration platform developed by AWS Premier Tier Partner Innovative Solutions, has announced native integrations with Epic and athenahealth's athenaOne.The Technology: The integrations leverage Model Context Protocol (MCP) server architecture. This provides a secure, HIPAA-aligned connection that allows users to interact with their EHRs through natural language conversations, without needing to switch between platforms.The ROI:
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CharmHealth Launches MCP Server to Give AI Direct Access to the EHR
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The Tech: CharmHealth has launched a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Originally championed by companies like Anthropic, MCP is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to local data sources without needing custom-built APIs for every single action.The Impact: Instead of forcing developers to read extensive API documentation and build complex connectors, the MCP server allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to use natural language requests to fetch
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Pivot Point Consulting Acquired by SV Health Investors’ Portfolio Company to Expand Managed Services
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The Deal: Innovative Consulting Group (ICG), a portfolio company of SV Health Investors, has acquired Pivot Point Consulting. Pivot Point was divested from Highspring to facilitate the transaction. Financial details of the acquisiton were not disclosed. The Brand: The combined organization will operate under the Pivot Point Consulting brand, leveraging its strong market recognition.The Strategy: The merger unites ICG’s strategic advisory capabilities with Pivot Point’s
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The “Silent” Risk in the NICU: Why Your EHR Can’t Protect Infant Feeding
Feeding is one of the most frequently performed high-risk workflows in the NICU, yet it remains among the least consistently protected by end-to-end safety controls. Medically fragile patients are vulnerable to errors and poor nutrition. Feeding errors often go unreported, and mistakes in management or preparation put infants at risk and distress families. Workarounds quickly become more than one-offs; they become normalized safety gaps that leadership must address.
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