Democrats push for more data on Medicare AI prior authorization pilot

The letter to the CMS from Democrats is the latest salvo from lawmakers concerned that WISeR is delaying care to Medicare beneficiaries.

By Emily Olsen • June 24, 2026

Why payer contracts matter long after negotiations end

AI is turning payer contracts into revenue intelligence. Here is how.

By Susan Becker, Icertis, Director, Product Marketing, HLS • June 22, 2026

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Artificial intelligence

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

Can certification help solve healthcare’s AI governance gap?

Joint Commission leaders explain how the standards group’s new AI certification is designed to work for everyone from major health systems to small rural clinics.

By Emily Olsen • June 18, 2026

IRhythm discloses data stolen from third-party applications in cyberattack

The cardiac monitoring company said that a threat actor has demanded payment in exchange for not publicly releasing the stolen data.

By Ricky Zipp • June 16, 2026

How healthcare AI is closing the revenue gap

Discover how healthcare organizations are moving from early experimentation to broader AI adoption, connecting clinical improvements to financial impact.

June 15, 2026

CMS creates office dedicated to health technology

The Office of Health Technology and Products is the latest technology development from the CMS as it doubles down on digital tools.

By Emily Olsen • June 12, 2026

Abridge partners with Eli Lilly, Nvidia as AI scribe eyes expansion

The company is working with Nvidia to build a foundation model for clinical conversations, and it scored a strategic investment from drugmaker Eli Lilly, Abridge announced during a sweeping keynote.

By Emily Olsen • June 12, 2026

Health plans say AI is pushing healthcare costs higher

Nearly 70% of surveyed health plans said providers’ use of AI documentation and coding tools was a top three trend inflating commercial healthcare costs next year, according to a new report from PwC.

By Emily Olsen • June 11, 2026

House committee takes step toward blocking Medicare AI prior authorization pilot

It’s another sign of lawmakers’ concern about the pilot, which has been lambasted for delaying care to seniors.

By Emily Olsen • June 10, 2026

VA deploys Oracle EHR to 4 medical centers in Ohio, Kentucky

The rollout marks the second wave of deployments in 2026 after the VA largely paused the project for years to fix technical issues and errors.

By Emily Olsen • June 9, 2026

Olympus’ Keith Boettiger on robotic GI surgery push

Keith Boettiger, head of Olympus’ gastrointestinal solutions division, delves into the endoscopy leader’s robotics strategy.

By Susan Kelly • June 5, 2026

Epic dismisses claims against SelfRx in medical record misuse lawsuit

Epic is letting SelfRx off the hook in the high-profile lawsuit over patient records, after the chronic condition management firm denied requesting more than 100,000 files.

By Emily Olsen • June 4, 2026

More Americans own wearables, connected health devices: survey

Many adults are sharing device data with providers too. But users are typically healthier and wealthier, suggesting people who could benefit the most from health monitoring are less likely to adopt the tools, according to Rock Health.

By Emily Olsen • June 4, 2026

Mayo’s latest AI bet: A frontier model with Microsoft

The advanced model should support earlier and more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning, the companies said.

By Emily Olsen • June 4, 2026

AI adoption surges, but providers worry about deskilling

Nearly three-quarters of clinicians said losing critical thinking or decision-making skills will be one of the greatest risks of adopting artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Wolters Kluwer Health.

By Emily Olsen • June 2, 2026

How long does hospital credentialing take? The quiet cost of provider readiness delays

Patients can’t wait — but provider credentialing delays are getting longer.

June 1, 2026

Beyond the clinical note: why the next decade of EHR success is financial

Why EHR success is shifting from clinical notes to owning the "financial layer" of the practice.

June 1, 2026

California attorney general sues over 23andMe data breach

The attorney general said the civil penalties could add up to “multiple millions” if the suit is successful.

By Elise Reuter • May 29, 2026

CHAI releases AI governance guidance for health systems

The resources are meant to serve as a standard but flexible framework for health systems, regardless of their size or available resources, the industry group said.

By Emily Olsen • May 29, 2026

Teladoc adds virtual care services to Walmart digital health platform

Customers using Walmart’s Better Care Services can now access Teladoc’s virtual care products, including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.

By Emily Olsen • May 28, 2026

Amazon taps Amwell co-founder to lead health business

Dr. Roy Schoenberg, who founded the telehealth company Amwell with his brother two decades ago, will become the new head of Amazon’s healthcare unit on July 1.

By Emily Olsen • May 28, 2026

Ōura files for IPO amid healthcare push

The smart ring maker’s filing follows a recent $900 million fundraise and comes amid plans to develop more health features for the device.

By Elise Reuter • May 26, 2026

Abridge taps new technology chief

The healthcare AI company said San Oo’s appointment comes at an inflection point as Abridge inks deals with more health systems.

By Sydney Halleman • May 21, 2026

Senate Democrats move to roll back Medicare AI prior authorization pilot

Lawmakers introduced a resolution to end the WISeR model, which Democrats say is delaying and denying care to seniors.

By Emily Olsen • May 20, 2026

Aetna’s chief digital and technology officer on how the insurer is using AI for patient engagement

Nathan Frank discusses how the insurer is using AI to engage members, how the company thinks about risks, and the importance of monitoring the tools and soliciting feedback.

By Emily Olsen • May 19, 2026