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A Practical Approach to Hospital Downtime and Data Resiliency | Healthcare IT Today Downtime in healthcare is inevitable. Planned system upgrades, infrastructure failures, and cyber incidents can all disrupt EHR access and put patient care at risk. Historically, many organizations have relied on manually updated downtime reports distributed across hospital PCs. These approaches are increasingly outdated and typically provide only limited data, often reflecting information from hours before

A Practical Approach to Hospital Downtime and Data Resiliency #HealthIT #HIMSS26
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Helping Providers of All Sizes Adopt the Epic EHR | Healthcare IT Today Although Epic is a large, expensive product historically used by institutions with deep pockets, it is increasingly also the choice of community health centers, tribal health facilities, and other ambulatory practices. In our recent interview with two health IT leaders from Med Tech Solutions: Kaitlyn Nelson, Director, Strategic Accounts, and Imran Siddiqui, Chief Client Officer,

Helping Providers of All Sizes Adopt the Epic EHR #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533177

Proofpoint Improves Email Deliverability, Compliance, and Privacy of Third Party Software and AI | Healthcare IT Today When the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020 required huge numbers of health care processes to move online, healthcare's email systems were "blowing up" with outbound email, according to Ash Valeski, Senior SER Solutions Director at Proofpoint. During that period, luckily, the company launched Secure Email Relay (SER) to offload providers' outgoing email and run checks for

Proofpoint Improves Email Deliverability, Compliance, and Privacy of Third Party Software and AI #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533451

Why BMJ Group is Embedding 200 Years of Evidence Directly into Clinical Workflows | Healthcare IT Today Clinicians are drowning in data but starved for actual answers. BMJ is rethinking clinical decision support by moving evidence directly into the workflow via API, grounding AI with human curation, and relying on relationships over rigid rules.

Why BMJ Group is Embedding 200 Years of Evidence Directly into Clinical Workflows #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533824

FINN Voices: HIMSS26 with Diana Sage, CPHIMS, PMP, MURJ Cardiology Data Pipelines and How to Improve their Clinical Value. Description: Clean, accurate, and timely clinical data is the non-negotiable precursor to AI success. Continuing our focus on data i

At #HIMSS26, Murj Director, Portfolio Management Diana Sage, CPHIMS, PMP, sat down with Beth Friedman, FACHDM, host of FINN Voices, about the evolving landscape of cardiology informatics.

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CommonWell Expands Data Exchanges in Volume and in Purpose | Healthcare IT Today In this video, Paul L Wilder, Executive Director of the CommonWell Health Alliance, discusses the spread of health data exchange as it involves not just providers but new actors such as payers, public health, and patients themselves. CommonWell, a nonprofit QHIN that started in 2013 and has an enormous reach today, contains IT vendors ranging from

CommonWell Expands Data Exchanges in Volume and in Purpose #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533297

From Image to Insight: Clinical Edge AI in Practice | Healthcare IT Today Healthcare CIOs are under pressure to deliver faster insights, safer care, and sustainable operations—without adding complexity. In this joint NVIDIA and Dell Technologies panel at HIMSS26, leaders from across the ecosystem explored how imaging, connected devices, and clinical edge AI are converging to transform care delivery. Here's a look at our panel of experts: Rebecca

From Image to Insight: Clinical Edge AI in Practice #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533468

Reclaiming the Exam Room: How ModMed Scribe 2.0 Empowers Specialists | Healthcare IT Today In our latest clinical deep dive, Dr. Caleb Masterson from B&B Sinus and Allergy Relief Centers) and Dr. Joel Salamon, Medical Director of Pain Management at ModMed, explore the impact of removing screens from the exam room. For Masterson, an ENT specialist, this technology goes beyond saving time—it’s reviving the independent medical practice. "AI in

Reclaiming the Exam Room: How ModMed Scribe 2.0 Empowers Specialists #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533173

ViVE and HIMSS Recap – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 190 | Healthcare IT Today For the 190th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, I am joined by a very special guest host, Reese Maynard, MS, MBA, Owner of AskShereese.tech, to take a look back and review the ViVE and HIMSS conferences! We kick off this review by sharing our big takeaway from ViVE and HIMSS. Next, we dive

ViVE and HIMSS Recap - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 190 #HealthIT #HIMSS26 #ViVEvent
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533840

Ramsoft and Lamb Technologies on Why Buying More IT Doesn’t Equal Higher Productivity in Radiology | Healthcare IT Today Buying more software does not automatically equal higher productivity in radiology. Two health IT CEOs explain why beating the staffing crisis requires faster workflows, strong connectors, and proactive support.

Ramsoft and Lamb Technologies on Why Buying More IT Doesn’t Equal Higher Productivity in Radiology #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533634

The EHR is Broken. Why Greenway Started Over with Novare. | Healthcare IT Today Adding AI to a fragmented workflow is a losing game. Hear why Greenway Health decided to start over with Novare to move clinical decisions "left," prevent costly denials, and finally put an end to physician burnout.

The EHR is Broken. Why Greenway Started Over with Novare. #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533401

An “Empathy First” Approach to Chronic Illness Among Vulnerable Populations | Healthcare IT Today You always know an interview is special when it gives you the chills as you listen to the stories. That was my experience when I met with 86Borders at the recent HIMSS conference. 86Borders counsels people in vulnerable populations who disproportionately suffer from chronic health conditions. These people face multiple barriers, such as in cost, transportation,

An "Empathy First" Approach to Chronic Illness Among Vulnerable Populations #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533163

Why Schneider Electric Was at HIMSS26 (And Why CIOs Need to Take Note) | Healthcare IT Today There was a surprising group of new exhibitors at HIMSS26 – power and electrical companies. What were they doing at a digital health conference? Turns out they want to raise awareness of the power requirements that AI is driving for healthcare providers and vendors. Schneider Electric explains why planning ahead is the only way to stay ahead.

Why Schneider Electric Was at HIMSS26 (And Why CIOs Need to Take Note) #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533787

📊 #HIMSS26 by the Numbers!

🌟 24,000+ attendees
🏢 900+ exhibitors
🎤 850+ speakers
📚 600+ sessions

📅 Save the date for #HIMSS27: April 5–8!

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Caregility Connects the Patient with Virtual Nursing | Healthcare IT Today Around the world, according to Mike Brandofino, President and Chief Operating Officer of Caregility, declines in clinical staff are leading to declines in the quality of care and the patient experience. At the recent HIMSS conference, we stopped by their example hospital room where he demonstrates the elements of connected healthcare that Caregility have created

Caregility Connects the Patient with Virtual Nursing #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533464

Bringing AI Agents to Healthcare with Anshar AI | Healthcare IT Today In our recent interview with Pinaki Saha, CEO & Founder at Anshar AI, he put some numbers on the problems that are commonly cited in healthcare billing and revenue. Saha shared that 40-50% of medical claims are denied, and that it can take up to 14 hours for a human to figure out how to

Bringing AI Agents to Healthcare with Anshar AI #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533190

CTG Moves Healthcare Cybersecurity In From the Perimeter #HealthIT #HIMSS26
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AI Can Quickly Become a Confident Liar. Dimensional Insight Explains How to Prevent It. #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533524

DrFirst Reduces Physician Burden Through Well-Designed Medication Management | Healthcare IT Today Prescribing medication has become unfathomably complex these days, with rules interposed between the patient and physician by pharmacies, payers, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Drew Hunsinger, Executive VP, Corporate Strategy at DrFirst, points out that a single medication may have multiple indications (conditions for which it can be prescribed) and rules vary by indication. Colin Banas,

DrFirst Reduces Physician Burden Through Well-Designed Medication Management #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533159

Colin and John Answer the Questions We’re Asking at HIMSS – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 189 | Healthcare IT Today For the 189th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, sponsored by Swaay.Health, Colin and I are answering the questions we're asking at HIMSS! The first question we answer is — what is a mistake that we keep making in healthcare, and how can it be addressed? Next, we take a look at AI to

Colin and John Answer the Questions We're Asking at HIMSS - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 189 #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533419

Katie Adams caught up with Jen Janowski, Senior Director of Marketing at GE HealthCare at #HIMSS26. Jen gave us a look at MyDeviceHub, which is a software solution designed to help hospitals keep their fleets organized and secure.

The Right Information at the Right Time for Post-Acute Care | Healthcare IT Today Discharges for acute care facilities involve multiple inputs from multiple departments and can be chaotic. After the patient reaches a rehab setting or other post-acute care facility, key data about medications, procedures performed, and necessary interventions is often missing. Plus, problems go beyond mere availability of health data. In our recent interview with Hamad Husainy,

The Right Information at the Right Time for Post-Acute Care #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533186

Value Based Care Benefits of Strong Acute and Post-Acute Care Collaboration | Healthcare IT Today If there's ever been a team sport in healthcare, it's value based care. As much as a healthcare organization thinks they can do it alone, value based care requires coordination across the entire care continuum. That's the reality that University of Maryland Medical System faced when they were working on their value based care efforts.

Value Based Care Benefits of Strong Acute and Post-Acute Care Collaboration #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533050

Heidi Uses AI to Shift Health Care to an Abundance Mentality | Healthcare IT Today Heidi was around for years before LLMs and modern generative AI were developed. According to Chief Medical Officer Simon Kos, Heidi is the world's most used scribe, appearing in 190 countries and 110 languages. Their basic ambient scribe is free of cost, supporting remote and poorly served areas. With generative AI, Heidi now offers an

Heidi Uses AI to Shift Health Care to an Abundance Mentality #HITsm #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533155

Hard to believe #HIMSS26 wrapped up 2 weeks ago! ✨ We’re still buzzing from the keynotes, networking, exhibits, trends, and even the Puppy & Kitten Park! 🐾💡

What was YOUR favorite part? Vote below or share in the comments! 👇🔥

Keys to Success with Virtual Nursing | Healthcare IT Today Everyone knows we can never get enough nurses. While we'd love to have more and should make more efforts to have and retain more nurses, I think that most organizations also realize that they're going to have to be creative and leverage technology to be able to better utilize the nurses they have in their

Keys to Success with Virtual Nursing #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533045

Discipline Over Speed: Personal reflections after HIMSS | Healthcare IT Today For the past several years, the prevailing tone in healthcare has been: “The future is here—and you’re already behind.” That urgency has pushed many leaders into acting quickly, sometimes before they’ve clearly defined what success with AI should look like. What Adam Cherrington found refreshing at HIMSS this year is that the conversation is changing.

Discipline Over Speed: Personal reflections after HIMSS #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533329

A Future Ready Platform for Innovation with MEDITECH and HCA Healthcare UK | Healthcare IT Today I don't think I've ever seen the pace of change and innovation in healthcare happening quicker than it is today. More data is available. More technology is available. More opportunity is available. Amidst all of this innovation, hospital and health systems need to find a sustainable approach to innovation that will serve their healthcare organization's

A Future Ready Platform for Innovation with MEDITECH and HCA Healthcare UK #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533052

A Simple SMS Improves Medication Adherence for High-Risk Patients | Healthcare IT Today With all the amazing AI innovation that's happening, sometimes we underestimate the value of simple solutions that make a big impact. One of the simplest solutions out there is an SMS text message to a patient. However, when utilized properly, it can create a big impact. That's the story that we heard from Ben Long,

A Simple SMS Improves Medication Adherence for High-Risk Patients #HealthIT #HIMSS26
https://www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2533048

@pswider joined #CloudWars to break down what HIMSS26 actually means for health systems right now.

305M patients.
Epic at 85% AI adoption.
18 months.
No legislation.

The orchestration layer question is the one every CIO needs to answer. 👇

#HIMSS26 #HealthcareAI #AgenticAI #HealthIT