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Melissa Kotrys of the Contexture health information exchange previews her HIMSS26 panel session exploring how health data utility capabilities support Medicaid and public health objectives.
Primary care physicians can prioritize conversations on heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and frame them around the need for whole-person health. Brain health deserves the same approach, and new technologies are making it easier, says Dr. Julie Wood.
The company tells the court that it intends to file a motion to dismiss because the state "cannot support any of its claims as a matter of law."
In its annual Top 10 list of health technology hazards, the patient safety group puts AI bots at the top – with blackouts, communication failures and other cyber risks close behind.
Cherry Drulis, director of Samsung's healthcare mobile B2B, teases her upcoming HIMSS26 talk, which will highlight the wearables-focused partnership between Pearson and the tech giant.
Success Stories & ROI
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists embedded platform for structured digital data collection in platform for in-room education and gained numerous efficiencies.
Michael Collins of Wellstar offers a preview of his HIMSS26 session, which aims to equip leaders with proven approaches to accelerate adoption, reduce resistance and help their organizations realize the full value of their investments.
Also, Google has introduced MedGemma 1.5 in India to support its national AI healthcare development.
Virtual care is a viable model for the long haul, says Dr. Chris Gallagher of Access TeleCare. Two of his physician colleagues add their 2026 predictions on telehealth's role in stroke care and behavioral healthcare.
Also, Elevance Health and others offer artificial intelligence agents to rural and virtual care patients for faster answers to health and coverage questions.