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04 Mar 2026
Insightsoftware unifies semantic layer, governance to aid AI
With many enterprises struggling to develop AI tools, the vendor's Simba Intelligence feature set is designed to feed agents and other applications trustworthy, transparent data.
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03 Mar 2026
SAP renames Emarsys SAP Engagement Cloud
The legacy of SAP's Qualtrics acquisition is complete.
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27 Feb 2026
News brief: Attackers gain speed in cybersecurity race
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team
Health IT News from the past 365 days
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04 Mar 2026
FDA continues crackdown on DTC advertising for compounded GLP-1s
Continuing its crackdown on direct-to-consumer advertising, the FDA has sent 30 more warning letters to companies making deceptive claims about their compounded GLP-1 products.
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04 Mar 2026
Hospital price transparency cuts costs, but limitations signal more work
A new study links hospital price transparency to lower cancer care costs, but merely posting machine-readable files will not cut it as efforts to disclose prices move forward.
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04 Mar 2026
Iranian hacktivists muster their forces but state APTs lay low
Hacktivist activity surrounding the Iran war is sky-high but Iran's state-backed cyber espionage actors have yet to show their hands, giving security teams a valuable window of time to shore up their defences.
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04 Mar 2026
As genAI usage increases, health data exposure concerns rise: report
Healthcare organizations are increasingly concerned about shadow AI and data protection as generative AI becomes part of clinical and administrative workflows.
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04 Mar 2026
Zero-day in Android phone chips under active attack
Google and Qualcomm have tag-teamed a serious vulnerability in the chipsets used in Android mobile devices, which has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day
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04 Mar 2026
Tycoon2FA phishing platform dismantled in major operation
A Europol-led sting against the infamous Tycoon2FA MFA bypass phishing service has been successful, with operations disrupted and ringleaders and cyber criminal users identified
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04 Mar 2026
UK lab gets funding to drive foundational AI research
The government is providing six years of funding worth up to £40m in a bid to support UK researchers developing artificial intelligence models
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04 Mar 2026
OBBBA's impact on state Medicaid funds varies nationwide
The law will impact states differently depending on their current Medicaid budgeting tactics, ultimately cutting coverage for 7.6 million people by 2034.
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03 Mar 2026
Industry groups weigh in on HTI-5 proposed rule
The HTI-5 proposed rule aims to accelerate FHIR-based API adoption, tighten information blocking rules and reduce health IT certification criteria, all in an effort to deregulate.
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03 Mar 2026
Industry groups weigh in on HTI-5 proposed rule
The HTI-5 proposed rule aims to accelerate FHIR-based API adoption, tighten information blocking rules and reduce health IT certification criteria, all in an effort to deregulate.
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03 Mar 2026
NHS SBS launches £250m patient communication framework
The procurement framework aims to help NHS organisations buy products and services to help communicate with patients more efficiently
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03 Mar 2026
NCSC: No increase in cyber threat from Iran, but be prepared
While cyber threat levels remain stable following the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the weekend, at-risk organisations in the UK should take steps to ward off potential reprisals from Iran-linked threat actors
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02 Mar 2026
Study: Medicare patients turn to telehealth for chronic care
Research shows that the use of telehealth for non-mental healthcare, particularly chronic conditions, is comparable to mental healthcare visits among Medicare patients.
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02 Mar 2026
U.S. News launches hospital compare tool for consumer use
Healthcare organizations need a clean online reputation as more companies launch hospital compare tools for healthcare consumerism.
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26 Feb 2026
OpenEvidence launches audio telehealth feature
The AI-based clinical search engine now includes a feature that allows clinicians to call, message and fax patients.
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26 Feb 2026
Lilly's GLP-1 diabetes pill beats Novo's Rybelsus in a head-to-head trial
Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, bested rival Novo Nordisk's Rybelsus in the first head-to-head late-phase diabetes trial but led to higher side effect rates.
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26 Feb 2026
Qilin crew continues to dominate ransomware ecosystem
The Qilin ransomware gang remained ‘top dog’ in January 2026, with over 100 observed cyber attacks to its name, amid a rapidly evolving and fragmenting cyber criminal ecosystem
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26 Feb 2026
Report: Medicare Advantage growth gives way to SNPs
Medicare Advantage growth slowed in 2026, due in part to scaled-back plan offerings, leading beneficiaries to flock to Special Needs Plans.
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25 Feb 2026
Novo teams up with Vivtex to develop oral metabolic biologics
Novo Nordisk doubles down on oral drug delivery for the development of next-generation obesity and diabetes biologics, striking a licensing deal with Vivtex valued at up to $2.1 billion.
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25 Feb 2026
Oura unveils proprietary AI model for women's health
The proprietary LLM will provide personalized support and guidance about women's health to Oura Ring users.
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25 Feb 2026
New report shows NSA is working. So, why are payers, providers still mad?
A new report suggests greater in-network participation since the No Surprises Act, but more work needs to be done to iron out the law's wrinkles for major stakeholders.
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25 Feb 2026
Application exploitation back in vogue, says IBM cyber unit
IBM’s X-Force unit observes an uptick in the exploitation of vulnerable public-facing software applications
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25 Feb 2026
HHS offers $490K to health IT developers who unlock EHI data insights
Winners of the EHIgnite challenge will receive prize money for developing tools and workflows that transform raw electronic health information into usable and actionable insights.
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24 Feb 2026
NUHS and GSMA Foundry team up on 5G and AI in healthcare
Singapore’s National University Health System is working with GSMA Foundry, Ericsson and Singtel to drive the use of 5G-enabled robotics, ambient AI and holographic surgery in healthcare
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24 Feb 2026
First study of ChatGPT Health questions triage efficacy
The study, which is the first to assess OpenAI's ChatGPT Health tool, found that the system under-triages serious medical emergencies and mental health crises.
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24 Feb 2026
GoodRx offers employers a workaround for GLP-1s, high-cost meds
A new service will allow employers to provide direct subsidies for high-impact, brand-name medications, like GLP-1s, without adding coverage to their insurance plans.
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24 Feb 2026
B.well launches white-label health AI assistant
Digital health company b.well launched "bailey," an AI assistant that healthcare organizations can embed in their own apps without building one from the ground up.
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23 Feb 2026
CMS solicits information on AI tools for Medicare plan selection
The agency is requesting information on AI tools that can enhance the Medicare beneficiary experience, particularly as it relates to selecting plans.
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23 Feb 2026
Eli Lilly rolls out monthly multidose Zepbound pens on LillyDirect
Eli Lilly has launched a more convenient way to take its blockbuster weight loss therapy, Zepbound, with its multi-use KwikPen, which holds four weekly doses in a single device.
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23 Feb 2026
€126bn in Dutch tech projects blocked by permits and grid limits
Ex-ASML chief Peter Wennink’s deregulation solution triggers warnings from academics and government advisors
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20 Feb 2026
U.S. drug pricing pressures rise amid policy shifts, P&R delays
U.S. policy shifts, trade tensions and delays in pricing and reimbursement processes are the top challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry this year, a GlobalData survey finds.
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20 Feb 2026
UMMC reopens clinics following ransomware attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has reopened its clinics after a ransomware attack that left its systems offline for more than a week.
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19 Feb 2026
Hims & Hers continues global expansion with $1.15B acquisition
Hims & Hers is acquiring Eucalyptus, which operates digital health clinics in Australia, Japan and Europe, giving the U.S. telehealth company access to new markets.
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19 Feb 2026
Merck, Mayo Clinic launch AI-driven drug discovery partnership
Merck and Mayo Clinic team up on AI-powered drug discovery, combining Merck's AI and ML tools with Mayo's Platform architecture and clinical datasets to drive early development decisions.
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19 Feb 2026
Minister wants ‘logical conclusion’ to review of digital evidence in light of Post Office scandal
House of Lords debate saw government minister make an ambiguous promise in regard to the treatment of computer evidence in court
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18 Feb 2026
Athenahealth expands AI-driven patient engagement capabilities
Athenahealth will roll out new AI-powered text and voice capabilities by the end of the year that allow patients to self-schedule appointments and fill waitlist slots.
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18 Feb 2026
Flaws in Google and Microsoft products added to Cisa catalogue
Cisa has added six CVEs to its Kev catalogue this week, including newly disclosed issues in Google Chromium and Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, and some older flaws as well
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18 Feb 2026
0APT ransomware crew makes embarrassing splash
A ransomware gang called 0APT has attracted attention, but many of its victims may not even be real, and its operators are being accused of over-egging their criminal pudding
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18 Feb 2026
Apple Watch could miss hypertension diagnoses in seniors
Research suggests there are gaps in the smartwatch's ability to detect undiagnosed hypertension, particularly among older adults who experience higher rates of the condition.
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18 Feb 2026
Lilly's Zepbound–Taltz combo wins again in obesity, psoriasis study
Eli Lilly’s late-stage psoriasis study shows promising results for combining its obesity drug Zepbound with Taltz, potentially setting the stage for expanded approval.
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18 Feb 2026
73% of patients ask docs for health info, while only 16% ask AI
As the options for health-related AI chatbots increase, most patients still prioritize information from their doctors of medical professionals.
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17 Feb 2026
HHS revives 340B rebate model idea, seeks industry feedback
HHS is seeking industry feedback on implementing a 340B rebate model after it scrapped a similar pilot earlier this month.
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17 Feb 2026
OCR launches Part 2 civil enforcement program, new breach portal features
OCR will now accept notifications of substance use disorder patient record breaches as part of its new Part 2 civil enforcement program.
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17 Feb 2026
Defence and education see big gains in public sector IT spend, Tussell report finds
Tussell Tech200 finds big growth in IT supplier revenue in defence and education, with gains for suppliers in IT services and digital transformation
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17 Feb 2026
Humana's CenterWell acquires MaxHealth primary care clinics
CenterWell's acquisition of MaxHealth's primary care clinics is another step in a growing trend of health insurance vertical integration.
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17 Feb 2026
Government pumps £20m into using tech to fight addiction
Funding grants from Innovate UK will be used for medical technologies and digital tools such as artificial intelligence and wearables to reduce substance misuse and addiction
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16 Feb 2026
Oracle readies AI note-taker for NHS
The AI tool drafts structured notes from patient-clinician interactions, helping to reduce administrative work
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13 Feb 2026
Texas attorney general launches investigation into Conduent breach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding answers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services as the data breach count grows.
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12 Feb 2026
Viking Therapeutics pushes GLP-1/GIP obesity pill to phase 3
Viking Therapeutics is progressing the oral version of its leading drug candidate, VK2736, into phase 3 testing this year, following a mid-stage win.
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12 Feb 2026
Report: Having a PCP improves chronic disease prevention, management
The report showed that 95.5% of adults with a primary care provider get screenings for chronic disease prevention, compared to just 67.6% of those without a PCP.
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12 Feb 2026
41% of rural hospitals in red ahead of Medicaid policy shift
Fewer U.S. rural hospitals are operating at a loss, but sweeping Medicaid reform over the next few years could offset these small financial improvements.
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12 Feb 2026
Talkiatry snags $210M to expand telepsychiatry care
The telepsychiatry provider has doubled its total funding with this latest financing round, suggesting continued interest in telehealth-enabled behavioral health services.
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11 Feb 2026
CVE volumes may plausibly reach 100,000 this year
The number of vulnerabilities to be disclosed in 2026 is almost certain to exceed last year's total, and may be heading towards 100,000, according to analysis
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11 Feb 2026
Standard for AI-based patient communication launches
The standard and accompanying framework aim to provide clear guidance and expectations for health AI tools that interact with patients.
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11 Feb 2026
McLaren Health agrees to $14M settlement over two data breaches
The settlement stemmed from two separate ransomware attacks that McLaren Health Care experienced in 2023 and 2024.
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11 Feb 2026
New study supports mandatory bundled payment models
Net savings from voluntary bundled payment models are possible, but likely have a short shelf life, according to researchers from Brown University.
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11 Feb 2026
Employee health plan costs eat up 10% of wages
The U.S. is teetering on a healthcare affordability crisis, as employee health plan premiums and deductibles represent 10% of wages and salaries stagnate.
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11 Feb 2026
New Sequoia Project guidance takes aim at state-level patient consent challenges
The Sequoia Project emphasized the importance of aligning state-level health data laws with national technical standards to ease patient consent challenges.
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10 Feb 2026
February Patch Tuesday: Microsoft drops six zero-days
Microsoft releases patches for six zero-day flaws in its latest monthly update, many of them related to security feature bypass issues
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10 Feb 2026
Researchers delve inside new SolarWinds RCE attack chain
Researchers at Huntress and Microsoft have shared findings from their analysis of a new SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability
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10 Feb 2026
Aetna launches digital onboarding to boost member experience
Aetna's investment in digital onboarding is indicative of a growing payer trend toward enhanced digital member experiences.
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10 Feb 2026
AstraZeneca's GLP-1 pill succeeds in two mid-stage trials
AstraZeneca is moving its GLP-1 pill, elecoglipron, into phase 3 development after revealing positive results from two mid-stage studies, with final readouts slated for June.
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10 Feb 2026
CMS to crack down on ACA plan marketing, tighten income verifications
The proposed notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2027 would tighten marketing for ACA plans and income verification rules for consumers seeking assistance with marketplace coverage.
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10 Feb 2026
Is the EU’s free trade deal with India the dawn of a new era?
Trade deal between European Union and India simplifies the visa system for professionals from India, which could make the country’s suppliers more accessible
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10 Feb 2026
47% of patients trust CDC, down from start of RFK Jr. tenure
With fewer patients trusting the CDC for vaccine information, healthcare professionals need to step in to fill an information vacuum that could have public health consequences.
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09 Feb 2026
Russia’s cyber attacks on Polish utilities draws NCSC alert
A series of Russian cyber attacks targeting Poland’s energy infrastructure has prompted a warning from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
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09 Feb 2026
Site-neutral payments would slash hospital funds by $182B
An analysis shows that expanding site-neutral payments would cut Medicare reimbursement to hospitals, threatening access to care.
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09 Feb 2026
Athenahealth, b.well announce patient-led health data sharing workflow
The new point-of-care workflow introduced by athenahealth and b.well Connected Health aims to "kill the clipboard," as directed by CMS's health tech ecosystem initiative.
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09 Feb 2026
HHS backed at-home cervical cancer screening. Will women use it?
Women still prefer in-office sampling, but at-home cervical cancer screening is preferred by traditionally underserved patients who might be behind on their screenings.
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09 Feb 2026
Ireland to procure national electronic health record
The Irish government has approved project to digitally transform the Irish health service by introducing integrated health records as part of Digital for Care strategy
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06 Feb 2026
The Sequoia Project releases best practices for patient data access
The Sequoia Project is seeking feedback on its draft best practices for reducing barriers to patient access to health data.
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06 Feb 2026
Nearly half of TrumpRx drugs have generic options available
Of the 43 drugs listed on TrumpRx, 20 have generic versions available in the United States. And most others can be purchased through previously existing discount programs.
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06 Feb 2026
NHS publishes tech-laden cancer plan
The 10-year plan promises to transform cancer care through use of artificial intelligence, robotic surgeries and access to genomic testing, all wrapped up in the NHS App as the front door
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05 Feb 2026
Abridge, Microsoft earn top spots for revenue cycle tech
KLAS released its list of top vendor solutions for health IT, including revenue cycle management technology and services.
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05 Feb 2026
Epic's AI Charting goes live
Seven healthcare organizations have implemented Epic's AI Charting tool since it was announced in August, with more going live in the coming weeks.
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05 Feb 2026
Press Ganey launches GenAI for patient satisfaction survey data
The generative AI tool, Narrative HX, makes it easier to get real-time patient satisfaction data summaries without the hassle of manual rules-based approaches.
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04 Feb 2026
SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads
Exploitation of CVE-2025-40551, an RCE flaw affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk, appears to be spreading, with defenders on high alert
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04 Feb 2026
OIG audit reveals web app security weaknesses at large hospital
Weak authentication and input validation controls made certain web apps at a large hospital in the Southeast vulnerable to cyberattacks, OIG said.
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04 Feb 2026
UK government must get its hands dirty on security, report says
As the UK government develops its National Cyber Action Plan, a report from the Rusi think tank urges Westminster to take a more interventionist approach
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04 Feb 2026
Nearly 45% of healthcare payments tied to APMs: Survey
The latest healthcare payments data shows stable participation in alternative payment models, although there was little growth in risk-based payments.
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04 Feb 2026
Study: DEI programs build healthcare workforce diversity
Research shows DEI programs helped improve healthcare workforce diversity. Will those gains go away under changing political rhetoric?
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04 Feb 2026
Telehealth, hospital-at-home waivers get years-long extensions
Telehealth flexibilities and the federal hospital-at-home waiver received two-and five-year extensions, respectively, after the House passed the 2026 funding package.
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04 Feb 2026
GLP-1 therapies set to top global drug sales in 2026
GLP-1 drugs are on track to dominate this year's global biopharmaceutical sales rankings, a recent report says, marking a shift in where the industry's biggest money-makers now sit.
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03 Feb 2026
Ransomware gangs focus on winning hearts and minds
Ransomware-as-a-service operations are increasingly seeking to forge connections with employees, contractors and trusted partners of their target organisations as an alternative to straight-up hacking, says NCC
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03 Feb 2026
VA to pour $1B into EHR upgrades
As part of a historic, nearly $5 billion investment in modernizing VA health facilities, the department will spend $1 billion to update its EHR systems.
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03 Feb 2026
Humana taps Google Cloud's agentic AI for member experience
Humana's Agent Assist uses agentic AI technology from Google Cloud to help member experience advocates manage high call volumes.
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03 Feb 2026
CGI’s artificial intelligence boss knows his job title won’t exist for long
IT service provider is using AI to increase throughput while applying it to ‘big ticket’ challenges externally
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03 Feb 2026
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town
The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses
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02 Feb 2026
ConcertAI unveils agentic AI tool to cut trial timelines, costs
ConcertAI has rolled out Accelerated Clinical Trials, an agentic AI platform that can cut trial timelines by 10–20 months and study design time by up to 50%, the company says.
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02 Feb 2026
Two-thirds of Epic hospitals have adopted ambient AI tools
Ambient AI adoption was widespread among hospitals that use Epic EHRs, with factors like size, operating margins and geographic location influencing adoption, a study found.
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30 Jan 2026
Partial government shutdown looms, threatens telehealth flexibilities
Telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers are once again on the brink of expiration as the Senate clashes over an appropriations package that would fund key federal health agencies.
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30 Jan 2026
Oracle launches AI data tool to expedite life sciences research
Oracle's new GenAI data platform was built to help pharmaceutical and life sciences companies speed up drug research and development using real-world health datasets.
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29 Jan 2026
AI-powered insurance platform breach impacts 3.1M individuals
HCIactive, a company that offers AI-powered administrative solutions, reported a multi-million-record breach to state regulators.
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29 Jan 2026
Fractyl Health's Revita reduces post-GLP-1 weight regain by ~70%
Fractyl Health's outpatient endoscopic procedure, Revita, reduces post-GLP-1 weight regain by ~70% after 6 months, midpoint cohort data shows.
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29 Jan 2026
Patients prefer speedy patient portal care over in-person visits
Consumer preferences for patient portal messaging warrants a second look at strategies for managing inboxes, including AI tools and billing for portal messages.
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29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK
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29 Jan 2026
Sonia Patel to become interim UK government chief technology officer
NHS England’s chief technology officer has taken on the same role for government on an interim 12-month fixed-term contract
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28 Jan 2026
Cyberthreat actors shift from ransomware to patient extortion: Report
As the healthcare attack surface rapidly expands, cyberthreat actors are now favoring triple extortion, service disruption and individual patient extortion, Trellix observed.
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28 Jan 2026
Orgs with more MA patients face more readmission penalties
Deeper Medicare Advantage penetration changes the risk pool for hospitals, leading to higher penalties in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, data shows.
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28 Jan 2026
Half of providers report revenue losses from credentialing delays
Credentialing delays are costing some hospitals over $1M annually as provider organizations face workforce challenges and manual processes.
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28 Jan 2026
Healthgrades: Half of patients live far from top hospitals
Healthgrades has unveiled the nation's 250 top hospitals for 2026, adding the caveat that 46% of patients live at least 25 miles away from top institutions.