Data + Technology

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.

Gulshan Mehta of the Blanchard Valley Health System in Ohio talks about the new rural health transformation fund and the prospect of helping patients and staff.

The digital health conference kicks off today in Los Angeles, and it offers an interesting snapshot of the healthcare industry.

While many say they are planning to spend more, there are some adopting technology more aggressively.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center said it had to shut down clinics across the state due to the attack. The medical center took its systems down and said it could be a multi-day event.

Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, says AI is improving efficiency in business functions. But he says incorporating AI into clinical areas must be done carefully.

ECRI names outages tied to cyberattacks and natural disasters among the leading dangers to patients, and hospitals need to have strong readiness plans.

Dr. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI, talks about the risks from older tools that could expose organizations to malware.