House lawmakers on Dec. 10 examined how federal regulations and limited data access are contributing to healthcare costs and slowing the adoption of new technologies. Witnesses argued that current policy structures discourage long-term prevention, misalign incentives and hinder the potential…
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Health system CIOs are entering 2026 with a shared conviction: The industry’s next leap forward won’t come from adding more technology, but from scaling the right technology with discipline, governance and clearer returns for both clinicians and patients. The year…
Thirteen health systems are among the best places to work in IT in 2026, according to Computerworld. The publication worked with industry experts to score nominees based on an employer survey examining benefits, career development and training opportunities, culture, employee…
CLEAR has signed a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to bring its digital identity platform to Medicare.gov beginning in early 2026. Here are three things to know about the partnership: The work aligns with priorities laid…
CVS Health unveiled an updated growth strategy and raised its 2025 financial guidance during its Dec. 9 Investor Day, detailing plans to transform consumer experiences, deliver best-in-class execution and strengthen performance across its diversified businesses. The company also released its…
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West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has partnered with New Jersey Devils hockey player Jack Hughes on a multi-year initiative encouraging New Jersey residents to stay current on routine checkups and preventive screenings. Under the agreement, Mr. Hughes will serve as…
Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Edison, N.J., has been named an Official New York New Jersey World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter and the Official Hometown Hospital of the NY/NJ Host Committee. As part of the partnership, the health system…
Healthcare IT workers can make six-figure salaries — no medical degree required. Here are the top college degrees for a career in health IT (along with median annual pay), according to an Investopedia data analysis published Dec. 6: 1. Bioinformatics/computational…
Patients implanted with brain chips from Elon Musk’s Neuralink have begun to control robots’ arms with their thoughts, the company said. “Participants in our clinical trials have extended digital computer control to physical devices such as assistive robotic arms,” Neuralink…
The FDA is rolling out a pilot program to ease digital health regulations and push tech innovation in the fight against chronic disease. The agency plans to select up to 10 device manufacturers in each of four clinical areas for…