Health IT

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    Trump signs funding bill with PBM reforms, hospital-at-home and telehealth extensions

    The funding package ends a partial government shutdown and enacts several healthcare policies, including preserving telehealth flexibilities in Medicare through 2027.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Humana rolls out AI support tool for call centers

    Agent Assist, developed with Google Cloud, summarizes conversations between workers and beneficiaries while highlighting relevant information, like enrollees’ benefit and eligibility details.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Telehealth flexibilities, hospital-at-home waivers lapse amid partial government shutdown

    The Senate passed a spending package Friday, but the measure is still awaiting House approval. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the partial shutdown should be brief.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    AI is reshaping healthcare – but at what cost? Why the industry must pursue both innovation and sustainability

    Medtronic outlines how to pursue AI advancements and sustainability with equal commitment.

    By Raman Venkatesh, Medtronic Chief Sustainability Officer and Rodolphe Katra, Medtronic Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Healthcare industry outlook for 2026: Providers, insurers, IT companies look to stability

    Companies are hoping to reshore finances and double down on efficiency initiatives this year as several policy sea changes threaten to upend the industry.

    By Healthcare Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    The healthcare claims system is ready for transformation. Here are 5 ways to prepare in 2026.

    Artificial intelligence could rework the claims and reimbursement process, allowing faster decision-making, reduced errors and billions in savings, according to an Optum executive.

    By Puneet Maheshwari • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Medicaid contractors strike deals with CMS to help states execute work requirements

    Ten Medicaid systems vendors have agreed to provide low- or no-cost services to states over the next two years. The Trump administration said the agreements would save $600 million.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Chuck Divita on why 2026 is Teladoc’s ‘execution year’

    The CEO sat down with Healthcare Dive to discuss the company’s move to accept insurance at BetterHelp, its M&A strategy and how Teladoc is using artificial intelligence.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Interconnectedness, extortion risk make cybersecurity a healthcare C-suite priority

    A new report from Trellix reviews the biggest breaches, describes the most effective defenses and profiles the most dangerous attackers.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 27, 2026
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    ‘Shadow AI’ use is widespread in healthcare: survey

    More than 40% of respondents said they were aware of colleagues using AI tools that haven’t been approved by their organizations, a potential safety and privacy risk, according to the survey by Wolters Kluwer Health.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Amazon launches health AI chatbot for One Medical members

    The assistant, which can answer health questions and help schedule appointments, comes on the heels of other health-focused AI tools from OpenAI and Anthropic.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    ECRI names misuse of AI chatbots as top health tech hazard for 2026

    The nonprofit said technologies like ChatGPT have suggested incorrect diagnoses, invented body parts and otherwise provided information that could lead to harm.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 22, 2026
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    The tech solution: Leveraging health IT for better Star Ratings

    Why real-time insights and seamless collaboration are becoming essential to quality performance.

    Jan. 20, 2026
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    Intuitive says general surgery, acute care fuel US robot momentum

    CEO Dave Rosa said a strong rollout for the da Vinci 5 surgical robot in 2025 exceeded expectations, with the system driving greater utilization than the earlier Xi model.

    By Susan Kelly • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Hospital-at-home programs face uncertainty as another deadline looms

    The Acute Hospital Care at Home Program could lapse on Jan. 30 without congressional action, creating significant administrative complexity for providers, experts say.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Epic sues health information network over alleged medical record misuse

    Epic alleges Health Gorilla allowed its clients to retrieve nearly 300,000 patient records for financial gain. Health Gorilla argues the EHR vendor is attempting to stop the free flow of health data.

    By • Updated Jan. 30, 2026
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    Top healthcare AI trends in 2026

    While health systems will continue their AI rollout, use of the technology could evolve amid intensifying competition from EHRs, fragmented regulations and growing M&A opportunities.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Healthcare breaches double as shadow AI, vendor risks proliferate

    A new report paints a picture of a sector with limited confidence in its defensive capabilities.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Digital health funding increases in 2025, spurred by AI: report

    Startups raised $14.2 billion last year, the highest funding total since 2022. Health AI companies collected 54% of total funding, according to Rock Health.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Healthcare private equity dealmaking boosted by IT in 2025: report

    Transactions involving providers and related services increased 57% year over year, spurred by healthcare IT deals, according to Bain & Company.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    The hidden cost of manual healthcare communications - and how AI is finally closing the gap

    Turn fax chaos into streamlined workflows with AI-powered document automation.

    By Denis Whelan • Jan. 12, 2026
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    FDA exempts more wearable, AI features from oversight

    The regulator clarified the types of wellness features and clinical decision support tools that don’t fall under medical device oversight in a pair of new guidance documents.

    By Elise Reuter • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026

    The report comes as the Trump administration prioritizes deregulating artificial intelligence.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 8, 2026
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    OpenAI launches health-specific ChatGPT

    Users can connect data from their medical records and wellness apps so the chatbot can walk them through test results or compare insurance options. Still, OpenAI stressed that ChatGPT Health is not a replacement for a doctor.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Provider, telehealth groups urge Congress to make telehealth flexibilities permanent

    Piecemeal extensions of Medicare coverage for virtual services have impeded access to care, the American Medical Association argued. The policies could expire again on Jan. 30.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026