As the data-driven healthcare landscape continues to evolve, having an adaptive data strategy has become increasingly important. In this article, Donna Roach, CIO at Utah Health, and Amanda Mikhail, division chair of research innovation and digital solutions at Mayo Clinic, advocate for a shift in perspective where data is seen as a strategic asset rather than just a technical challenge. This change requires effective communication with executive teams to highlight how a robust data infrastructure can improve interoperability, streamline operations, and ultimately enhance patient care. Their insights reflect a broader trend in health system leadership where CIOs must blend technical expertise with storytelling to drive organizational success in the evolving data economy.

Hackensack Meridian Health has introduced a virtual nursing program designed to reduce the administrative workload for bedside nurses, enabling them to prioritize patient care. By integrating virtual nursing staff into existing healthcare systems, the initiative has successfully improved patient interactions and discharge processes. The program, developed with telemedicine partners Equum Medical and AvaSure, allows on-site clinical teams to receive real-time support for non-clinical tasks, ultimately enhancing job satisfaction. Future expansions will include AI-driven tools to facilitate communication and coordination between virtual and onsite nursing staff.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a new initiative to prioritize human-based research technologies and decrease dependency on animal models in scientific studies. This initiative, which aligns with the FDA’s goals of reducing animal testing, aims to utilize innovative non-animal models like organoids and tissue chips to better understand human diseases and enhance healthcare outcomes. Acknowledging the limitations of animal research, particularly in relation to diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer, the NIH will create the Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA) to oversee the development and validation of these non-animal approaches, along with expanding funding and training opportunities for researchers.

The Q2 2025 Global EHR Market Report by Black Book Market Research reveals a notable trend where regional and multi-national EHR vendors are outperforming traditional U.S.-based companies like Epic Systems and Oracle Health. Feedback from over 11,000 healthcare professionals across 44 countries indicates that these newer vendors, including Dedalus and MV Sistemas, are achieving higher client satisfaction and better local market integration. This shift is influenced by rising nationalism and trade tensions, prompting countries to seek EHR solutions tailored to their specific needs, rather than defaulting to American software.

As the data-driven healthcare landscape continues to evolve, having an adaptive data strategy has become increasingly important. In this article, Donna Roach, CIO at Utah Health, and Amanda Mikhail, division chair of research innovation and digital solutions at Mayo Clinic, advocate for a shift in perspective where data is seen as a strategic asset rather than just a technical challenge. This change requires effective communication with executive teams to highlight how a robust data infrastructure can improve interoperability, streamline operations, and ultimately enhance patient care. Their insights reflect a broader trend in health system leadership where CIOs must blend technical expertise with storytelling to drive organizational success in the evolving data economy.

Hackensack Meridian Health has introduced a virtual nursing program designed to reduce the administrative workload for bedside nurses, enabling them to prioritize patient care. By integrating virtual nursing staff into existing healthcare systems, the initiative has successfully improved patient interactions and discharge processes. The program, developed with telemedicine partners Equum Medical and AvaSure, allows on-site clinical teams to receive real-time support for non-clinical tasks, ultimately enhancing job satisfaction. Future expansions will include AI-driven tools to facilitate communication and coordination between virtual and onsite nursing staff.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a new initiative to prioritize human-based research technologies and decrease dependency on animal models in scientific studies. This initiative, which aligns with the FDA’s goals of reducing animal testing, aims to utilize innovative non-animal models like organoids and tissue chips to better understand human diseases and enhance healthcare outcomes. Acknowledging the limitations of animal research, particularly in relation to diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer, the NIH will create the Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA) to oversee the development and validation of these non-animal approaches, along with expanding funding and training opportunities for researchers.

The Q2 2025 Global EHR Market Report by Black Book Market Research reveals a notable trend where regional and multi-national EHR vendors are outperforming traditional U.S.-based companies like Epic Systems and Oracle Health. Feedback from over 11,000 healthcare professionals across 44 countries indicates that these newer vendors, including Dedalus and MV Sistemas, are achieving higher client satisfaction and better local market integration. This shift is influenced by rising nationalism and trade tensions, prompting countries to seek EHR solutions tailored to their specific needs, rather than defaulting to American software.