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 Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Jan. 29, 2026

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 29, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

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

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

‘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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 22, 2026

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 22, 2026

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

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

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

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 15, 2026

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 Emily Olsen • Updated Jan. 30, 2026

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 14, 2026

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

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 13, 2026

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 12, 2026

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

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

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

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 8, 2026

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 Emily Olsen • Jan. 7, 2026

40M users turn to ChatGPT daily for health questions: OpenAI

Roughly 1.5 million to 2 million questions are sent to the chatbot about health insurance each week, suggesting consumers are increasingly using AI to navigate the healthcare system, according to the report.

By Emily Olsen • Jan. 6, 2026

DEA, HHS extend telehealth controlled substance prescribing flexibilities for fourth time

The extension, released shortly before the flexibilities were set to expire at the end of 2025, gives regulators more time to finish permanent policies, the agencies said.

By Emily Olsen • Jan. 5, 2026

The AI workflows that will define ambulatory care

AI that works quietly in the background is set to reshape care in 2026.

By Michael Blackman, MD, MBA | Chief Medical Officer • Jan. 5, 2026

Why Star Ratings matter and what’s at stake for health plans

Health plans are rethinking quality measures. What should change, and what should stay the same? 

Jan. 5, 2026

Trump administration nixes Biden-era health IT policies, including AI ‘model cards’

The proposed rules would pare back government guardrails around health information technology software, including some put forward by the Biden administration.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Dec. 23, 2025

HHS seeks input on speeding AI adoption in clinical care

The Trump administration has largely taken a deregulatory stance on artificial intelligence in a bid to avoid hampering the technology’s rollout.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 22, 2025