October 7th, 2026Hospitals push back against claims of using AI to drive up costsThe American Hospital Association is responding to claims from insurers accusing health systems of improperly coding.Read more
October 1st, 2026Hospitals team up to speed advances in diagnostic AIA dozen health systems have joined the collaborative. Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, talks with us about using AI for better and faster diagnosis.Read more
October 1st, 2026Aidoc CEO Elad Walach on AI, imaging and improving care | Data Book podcastHe talks about a new consortium of hospitals working to use AI to improve imaging and how health systems should be looking at AI.Read more
September 29th, 2026AI is changing medicine. Medical education must change, too. | ViewpointMedical educators must adjust their curricula in response to the AI age. It means less memorization and more empathy.Read more
October 13th, 2026California moves to ensure doctors aren’t bound by AI | Bills and LawsA new law taking effect next year is designed to ensure that physicians can use their own judgment when AI tools make suggestions.Read more
October 2nd, 2026AI over doctors? Medical societies push back.Several groups say that AI is a valuable tool, but warn physician expertise is essential. They push back against efforts to pit doctors against technology.Read more
October 16th, 2026Hospital mergers in 2026 exceed last year, and more deals are likelyThe pace of mergers isn’t showing signs of slowing down, as health systems engage in more deals and bigger transactions.Read more
October 15th, 2026Rush, Endeavor Health plan merger to form 12-hospital systemThe two Chicago area systems say they hope to finalize the deal by early 2027. Endeavor has pledged a $1B investment.Read more