PitchBook: AI tuck-in deals to drive M&A acceleration in 2026

Buyers will focus on “tuck-ins that add AI or data-driven capabilities or can meaningfully improve scale against emerging competitors,” analysts said.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 3, 2025

[Podcast] Beyond Documentation: Transforming Healthcare Workflows With AI

This podcast explores how AI is transforming clinical care and reshaping how healthcare teams work.

By Healthcare Dive's studioID • Updated Dec. 2, 2025

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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

PHI data security: New report reveals source of most stolen info

It’s not hospital systems or EHRs. Learn where most PHI security breaches happen and how to respond.

By Kelly Goolsby, Director of Solution Architecture, Liquid Web • Dec. 1, 2025

From invention to innovation: Reimagining fax in the age of AI

Fax, from a 19th-century invention to a 21st-century burden - see how AI transforms workflows.

By Denis Whelan • Dec. 1, 2025

Premier closes $2.6B take-private deal

The healthcare services and group purchasing organization stopped trading on Nasdaq Tuesday after more than a decade on the public markets.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 26, 2025

Oracle Health designated QHIN under TEFCA data sharing framework

Eleven data exchanges have now received Qualified Health Information Network status, more than double the number that were recognized when the federal government’s framework first went live in late 2023.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 21, 2025

Health tech venture capital investment rebounds in 2025: report

Funding through the third quarter surpassed last year’s total, according to PitchBook. Meanwhile, average deal sizes are skyrocketing as high valuations — especially for AI startups — drive larger rounds.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 20, 2025

Philips, Edwards team on AI-based guide for mitral valve repair

Artificial intelligence combines ultrasound and X-ray images to give physicians a real-time 3D view of the repair device during transcatheter heart procedures.

By Susan Kelly • Nov. 19, 2025

Epic, Humana partner to speed patient check-in and coverage verification

The new features automatically share insurance details from more than 800,000 Medicare Advantage enrollees with providers to streamline check-in and verification.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 18, 2025

5 myths about AI in healthcare – and the truths that will define 2026

Uncertainty about AI’s role in contracting continues to hold healthcare providers back from unlocking millions in efficiency, minimizing risk and protecting margins. Separate myth from reality to help deploy AI where it matters most.

By Jamiere Mitchell, Senior Director, Healthcare Industry Advisory at Icertis • Nov. 17, 2025

Telehealth flexibilities reinstated as government shutdown ends

The pandemic-era virtual care policies are back in place through Jan. 30. But short-term deals aren’t sustainable, telehealth advocates and providers say.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 13, 2025

Democrats introduce bill to repeal Medicare prior authorization pilot

Lawmakers argue the CMS innovation center pilot, which will implement AI-backed prior authorization for some services in six states, will add red tape and limit access to care.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 10, 2025

The future of healthcare is human — with AI as the guide

AI is transforming care delivery. Here’s how to keep people at the center.

Nov. 10, 2025

4 tips on protecting health systems from cyberattacks

Healthcare organizations should invest in post-attack recovery and carefully evaluate risks from vendors, according to industry experts who spoke at a Healthcare Dive virtual event.

By Sydney Halleman • Nov. 7, 2025

Telehealth groups urge Congress to adopt long-term virtual care fix

More than 450 telehealth and provider organizations are pushing lawmakers to avoid another temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities amid a historic government shutdown.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 6, 2025

Most healthcare organizations face significant financial, operational impact from cyber threats: survey

More than 70% reported moderate to severe financial effects from an incident in the past two years, while nearly 60% cited clinical impacts, according to the report by Ernst & Young and Klas Research.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 6, 2025

Amwell mulls divestitures

The company is considering selling assets that could be more easily separated from the rest of the business without creating challenges for customers, executives said on a third quarter earnings call. 

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 5, 2025

Legislators object to proposed CMS payment changes for diabetes tech

In a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, diabetes caucus leaders raised concerns that the agency’s proposals will reduce access to glucose monitors and insulin pumps.

By Elise Reuter • Nov. 4, 2025

Health system execs are prioritizing AI, digital tech to overhaul care delivery: survey

Leaders are worried some of the sector’s persistent challenges — like finance pressures and worker burnout — could worsen over the next five years without significant changes, according to a survey by Chartis.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 4, 2025

Few health systems report significant ROI from virtual care: survey

Fewer than 30% of health system leaders said they earned a significant return on investment from virtual care offerings, according to the report by Sage Growth Partners.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 31, 2025

Teladoc expands insurance coverage at mental health unit BetterHelp

Executives expect insurance coverage availability will be “largely national” by the end of 2026. The initiative is important for Teladoc to turn around financial performance for the segment, which has seen earnings and revenue decline.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 30, 2025

Health systems are racing to adopt AI. But can they prove its value?

Measuring financial returns from AI can be challenging, experts said at the HLTH conference. But other metrics, like provider and patient satisfaction, are important too — and also impact providers’ bottom lines.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 27, 2025

Teladoc finance chief to step down

Mala Murthy, who has served as CFO of the telehealth company since 2019, will leave the position next month for an opportunity outside the healthcare industry.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 24, 2025

Optum taps its second CFO in 6 months

It’s the latest management shakeup at UnitedHealth as the company attempts to shore up investor confidence.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 24, 2025

Health systems say AI is helping with care management, documentation burden

Executives from Houston Methodist, Risant Health, UPMC and Advocate Health took the stage at HLTH 2025 to discuss early results of their AI investments.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 23, 2025