Ron Southwick

The health tech conference was dominated by AI, but it took place amidst growing anxiety about changes in federal health policy.

Thousands traveled to Las Vegas for the conference. There was plenty of excitement about AI, but the tone was a bit different this year.

The Washington-based system announced plans for an affiliation with Samaritan Health Services, a five-hospital system. Officials hope to finalize the transaction in 2026.

Lavonia Thomas of MD Anderson Cancer Center says hospitals and health system looking to incorporate AI successfully must partner with nurses.

AI will help nurses take better care of patients, if deployed properly. Lavonia Thomas of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center talks about keys to success.

The company partners with a number of health systems to operate small hospitals with a telemedicine concept, and more are in the works.

Susan Monarez was fired by the White House just a month after being confirmed by the Senate. Now, she says she’s looking forward to new opportunities.

In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Don Antonucci talks about the problems with high costs and a lack of access. He talks about how the health plan is using AI to solve some problems.

Leaders from Kaiser Permanente, Risant Health and Geisinger talk about progress in their approach. Risant plans to add more hospitals to the system in the near future.

Tom Mihaljevic, MD, says he’s very enthusiastic about AI applications, but he said they need to be designed and implemented carefully.

The leaders of the American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and American Dental Association, talked about the stress that’s pervasive across health care.

Dr. Kyu Rhee is worried about closures in the wake of the tax package approved in the summer. But he sees the potential for a greater role for community health centers with the right support.

The founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and best-selling author says the climate may be different, but the work must continue.

Baxter Lee of Clearwater says healthcare organizations are incorporating AI in their defenses, but not at the same speed as ransomware groups.

Top federal officials, including Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the CMS, pulled out due to the shutdown.

The founder of Cost Plus Drugs outlined the problems of the healthcare industry during his keynote address at the HLTH Conference.

The famed entrepreneur headlined the first day of the health tech conference and said nothing would make him happier than disrupting the industry.

Dr. Chris DeRienzo, chief physician executive of the American Hospital Association, talks about the importance of new approaches to keep people healthy.

The veteran actor and longtime advocate for cancer research appeared at the HLTH Conference, sharing the stage with a cancer survivor.

The system is looking to add Garnet Health. The organizations are hoping to reach a definitive agreement by the end of the year.

The system has signed an agreement with Heritage Valley Health System. Allegheny has pledged to make significant investments in the system.

The official mascot of the health tech conference brings some fun and cheer to the event.

The HLTH conference kicks off this Sunday in Las Vegas, and it’ll spotlight important conversations during a turbulent time.

Thousands are attending the health technology conference in Las Vegas, which began Sunday. Hundreds of sessions will feature AI, digital health, and federal policy.

The healthcare technology conference is becoming an increasing draw for new companies aiming to connect with investors.

The Philadelphia health systems says it is cutting about 1% of its workforce. Jefferson has endured some financial struggles.

Medicare waivers supporting telehealth programs expired Oct. 1. Providers are angry over an interruption that they say should have been avoided and needs to be resolved.

Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society talks about the uptick in cases among younger women, and steps women can take to help protect themselves.

There were more deals in the third quarter of 2025, including the first mega-mergers of the year. The majority involved organizations in distress.

At Sanford Health’s summit on rural health care, the leaders of four health systems talk about the need for new solutions to care for patients.