Data + Technology

In a conversation at the HIMSS conference, Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator, said tech needs to lower costs, and AI is going to play a bigger part in Medicare.

Cybersecurity experts are evaluating the attack of the medical technology company based in Michigan. There has been no impact found on hospitals, but health systems are advised to be alert.

Kyle Zebley, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about wins in Washington and what’s next for telehealth.

Jane Moran, the system’s chief information and digital officer, talks about the adoption of AI, moving carefully, and the goals of helping clinicians and patients.

Hal Wolf, president and CEO, talked about AI’s advantages. But he also said health systems have to use digital tools wisely to get the returns they want.

He says hoping conditions improve isn’t a viable strategy. He also says it’s time to recognize that the government and employers expect more from health systems.

The big event kicks off Monday in Las Vegas, and here are some of the top themes and questions we’re exploring.

Hospitals and health systems are doing more to counter cyberattacks, but there is also the need to focus more effort in protecting systems and patients.

The HIMSS 2026 Global Health Conference & Exhibition kicks off in Las Vegas Monday. Here's a quick primer on the digital health conference.

The chief information officer’s role has expanded in recent years, and those positions are in high demand. Jeffrey Sturman of WittKieffer talks about what hospitals are seeking.

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the changes in how health systems are using AI, concerns for rural hospitals, changes in federal policy and cybersecurity.

In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive®, Wolf spoke about the big event in Las Vegas next week, AI, federal policy and more.

Dr. Michael Kupferman talked with us about his first months leading the system, the organization’s growth, and the challenges ahead.

The CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association talked with Chief Healthcare Executive® about big problems and opportunities.

Healthcare leaders are embracing the potential of artificial intelligence, but many want a sharper focus. Worries over financial pressure and federal policies were impossible to ignore.

Several healthcare leaders spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about some of the biggest issues facing the industry.

The ViVE digital health conference put AI center stage. Here’s a quick overview of some key lessons from the big event.

Dr. Nolan Chang of the Permanente Foundation talked with us about the potential for AI to offer better insights of patients, and how it shouldn’t be used.

The White House and Congress extended Medicare waivers for home hospital programs into 2030, raising optimism that more health systems will offer acute care at home.

Dr. Reshma Gupta, chief of population health at the University of California, talks about preventing chronic illness, reaching the vulnerable and the impact of cuts to Medicaid.

Health systems say clinicians are embracing AI tools that summarize patient conversations and ease documentation headaches. They’re being viewed as valuable tools to recruit and retain employees.

The health system is using telehealth to deliver more care across the rural Midwest, saving time for money and patients. Dr. Dave Newman of Sanford Health talks with us about virtual care.

Most healthcare transactions are handled electronically, but getting the rest would lead to big savings.

Nursing leaders voice frustration about tech companies touting tools as ‘AI nurses,’ and developing solutions without input of nurses.

Nurses find it insulting when solutions are touted as 'AI nurses' or substitutes for nurses.