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Nine pilot programs lead the charge in behavioral health data interoperability
The behavioral health field has historically lagged in interoperability, but now, more than 40 partners across nine states are working to improve data exchange supported by federal grants.
How interoperability impacts GenAI deployment in healthcare
The successful deployment of generative AI tools requires robust interoperability efforts to make healthcare data more accessible.
EHR wish list: 5 things providers want from their EHRs in 2026 and beyond
Providers want their EHRs to function as trusted colleagues, not as sources of administrative burden, and innovations in AI, interoperability and usability are bringing this vision closer to reality.
EHR giants have entered the AI arena. What does it mean for startups?
As EHR companies roll out native AI features, health AI startups are doubling down on their expertise, making plans to scale and exploring partnerships to maintain their edge.
FTC creates healthcare task force
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Latest News
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Microsoft makes upgrades to clinical AI assistant
The tech giant has added new capabilities to its Dragon Copilot AI assistant, including features that provide clinicians with relevant information and streamline clinical documentation.
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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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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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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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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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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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AWS Unveils Amazon Connect Health
Amazon Connect Health integrates with EHRs, providing agentic AI capabilities to ease clinicians’ administrative tasks so they can focus more on patient care.
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How EHR sharing speeds up disability applications for patients
Health systems such as Cone Health and Temple Health are collaborating with the SSA and Epic to speed up the disability insurance application process.
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Interoperability woes still plague healthcare in 2026. Here's what to do about it.
Strategies for achieving health IT interoperability include improving data quality and adopting data standards, according to experts.
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Boosting health record sharing in rural areas through TEFCA
By participating in TEFCA, Bryan Health aims to improve trust in sharing EHR data and boost interoperability in rural communities.