HIMSS

The company provides AI agents to help health systems and practices handle calls for appointments. Jonathan Shivers of Relatient talks about the company’s growth.

Simon Kos, the company’s global chief medical officer, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about teaming with R1, the revenue cycle company, and Heidi Evidence.

Garrett Adams, Epic’s vice president of research and development, talks with us about the company’s new AI tools for doctors and nurses.

St. Mary’s Healthcare serves a region where food insecurity is a major problem, as well as access to get help. The system focuses on addressing needs and using technology to improve care.

Health systems need to audit AI algorithms for bias like contaminated medical products, says Avishkar Sharma. Other health leaders have expressed concerns about bias as AI is used more broadly.

Kyle Zebley, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association says the $50 billion program will expand rural health capabilities.

The annual digital health conference offered useful insights on what’s happening in the healthcare industry, and what’s coming.

Several leaders sat down with Chief Healthcare Executive® at the HIMSS conference in Las Vegas. They offered perspectives on big trends in the industry.

There were great discussions at the digital health conference about AI, expanding care at home, a lack of access, and high costs. It’s time for more than words.

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.

At the close of the HIMSS conference, the actor shares his account of surviving an ordeal that he says should have been fatal, with a few lessons for healthcare leaders.

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Heather O’Sullivan, president of Healthcare at Home at Mass General Brigham, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the outlook for home hospital programs.

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

Speaking at the HIMSS conference, Dr. Sumbul Ahmad Desai, Apple’s VP of health and fitness, talks about empowering patients, protecting privacy and helping providers.

Matt Seefeld, the president and CEO of MedEvolve, outlines solutions to help rural hospitals gain more revenue, without adding staff.

Health systems will need to find ways to be resilient in the face of mounting challenges, says Vince Vickers of KPMG. And he says AI will help, but it’s not a panacea.

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.

Hackers are increasingly looking at the many vendors hospitals use, and organizations that are viewed as easier to penetrate.

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.

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.

AdventHealth is using more renewable energy and engaging in environmental efforts across the system.

At Northwestern Medicine, leaders are working to recruit more women in IT roles and prepare them for management positions.