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Feb 16, 2026·Becker's Hospital Review

M Health Fairview has become the first major health system to implement Nabla's ambient AI assistant and dictation solution across its network, which includes over 10 hospitals and 60 clinics. This decision follows a thorough pilot program, where healthcare professionals evaluated the technology's integration with the Epic EHR system, yielding positive feedback on its impact on documentation completeness and workflow efficiency. The adoption of this advanced AI technology is significant as it aims to streamline operational processes, reduce administrative burdens, and ultimately enhance patient care within the healthcare delivery system. This move highlights the growing trend of utilizing AI to improve clinical documentation and operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

Feb 16, 2026·Healthcare IT Today

Lean Six Sigma has historically driven process improvements in healthcare, prioritizing waste reduction and enhanced patient safety. However, the influx of real-time data from electronic health records and connected devices necessitates an evolution in these methodologies, with artificial intelligence (AI) now playing a key role in optimizing operational efficiency. Hospitals like the Mayo Clinic and Mount Sinai Health System are effectively leveraging AI to refine processes, significantly reducing wait times and improving resource allocation. This integration signifies a shift towards proactive healthcare operations, enabling organizations to harness predictive analytics for better outcomes and more efficient patient care.

Feb 16, 2026·Becker's Hospital Review

facilitating organ donation registration. Since its launch in May, over 130,000 individuals have signed up as organ donors through Epic's MyChart, with significant activity reported across various health systems like Sanford Health and Corewell Health. This trend indicates that digital health tools can play a crucial role in enhancing participation in public health initiatives, streamlining the process for patients, and supporting healthcare providers in addressing organ donation needs. The integration of such features into established patient portals signifies a promising step towards improving healthcare engagement and outcomes.

Feb 16, 2026·HISTalk

Garner Health has raised $118 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $1.35 billion and highlighting the rising demand for advanced healthcare analytics. The investment will likely enhance its patient navigation and doctor quality analytics offerings, indicating a stronger market presence in healthcare technology. Concurrently, Synthpop secured $15 million to boost its AI-driven diagnostic solutions, while MultiCare Health System and M Health Fairview are adopting AI tools to improve clinical workflows. These developments reflect a significant trend toward digital innovation in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of technology in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Feb 16, 2026·Becker's Hospital Review

At the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare technology is approached with a focus on patient care and the critical involvement of nurses. Chief Nursing Informatics and Innovation Officer Lavonia Thomas stresses that nurses are essential in assessing new technologies to ensure they genuinely improve patient outcomes, highlighting past failures when nurse input was lacking. Chief Innovation Officer Dan Shoenthal points out that while AI has potential, its current benefits are primarily limited to administrative tasks, highlighting the need for alignment between AI tools and the specific challenges faced by nursing professionals. The lessons learned at MD Anderson underscore the importance of involving frontline healthcare workers in tech adoption to prevent failures and enhance care quality.

Feb 15, 2026·Becker's Hospital Review

Dr. Randa Perkins has been appointed chief health information officer at Dartmouth Health, where she aims to leverage her background in clinical informatics to enhance healthcare delivery across various specialties. Identifying the challenges of adopting new technologies while ensuring safety and resource management, Dr. Perkins plans to prioritize the strategic use of artificial intelligence to improve patient and provider experiences. Her immediate focus includes reducing clinician workload through streamlined documentation processes. This approach highlights the importance of balancing technological advancement with practical applications that benefit both healthcare professionals and patients.

Feb 13, 2026·marshallhealthnetwork.org

David Quirke has been named chief digital and information officer for Marshall Health Network (MHN). His appointment became effective Oct. 1. Quirke had been serving as the system's interim chief information officer since September 2024. “With more than 28 years of experience in health care IT, David brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be instrumental in advancing our digital platforms and technological performance,” said Scott Raynes, CEO and president, MHN. “He will lead our efforts to make clinical information more accessible to physicians and clinicians and ensure that privacy and security remain top priorities.”

Feb 13, 2026·Beckers Health IT

Epic Systems has launched AI Charting, a tool that listens during patient visits to draft clinician notes and suggest orders in real time, aiming to reduce the documentation burden on healthcare providers. This feature, part of Epic's AI suite known as Art, allows customization of notes through voic

Feb 13, 2026·Healthcare IT News

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have introduced an innovative AI model, BrainIAC, designed to predict dementia risk and other health outcomes using sparse datasets. By leveraging self-supervised learning on over 49,000 brain MRI scans, BrainIAC can effectively navigate the variability inherent in medical images, a common obstacle in AI application within healthcare. This model's ability to generalize across both healthy and abnormal data makes it a significant tool for clinicians facing challenges with traditional annotated datasets, potentially improving outcomes in diagnosing and predicting diseases like dementia and brain cancer. The development of such adaptable AI technologies could enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in diverse clinical settings.

Feb 13, 2026·HealthTech Magazine

Mayo Clinic has launched the Nurse Virtual Assistant, a generative AI tool aimed at enhancing nurses' efficiency by simplifying access to patient care and institutional data. This innovation addresses the significant challenge of navigating electronic health records, thus relieving nurses of time-consuming tasks and allowing them to focus more on patient care. By developing this solution internally and incorporating nurse feedback, Mayo Clinic emphasizes the necessity of tailoring healthcare technology to meet specific user needs. As healthcare organizations explore similar smart assistants, prioritizing real problem-solving capabilities becomes essential to improve patient interactions and meet growing consumer expectations for seamless digital experiences.

Feb 13, 2026·Beckers Health IT

M Health Fairview, a leading healthcare system in Minneapolis, is set to implement Nabla's ambient AI assistant and dictation solution across its network, becoming the first major health system to adopt this unified platform. After a successful multiphase pilot program, clinicians reported enhanced documentation completeness and improved workflow efficiency when using the AI technology integrated with the Epic electronic health record system. The positive feedback indicates that ambient AI could significantly streamline clinical operations and alleviate administrative burdens for healthcare professionals. This move highlights the growing importance of advanced technology in improving patient care and operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

Feb 13, 2026·Nextgov/FCW

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is significantly increasing its reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operations and support veterans, particularly through programs like REACH VET, which identifies individuals at high risk of suicide. As the VA shares its AI use case inventory, it shows growth in AI applications, with 367 cases listed for 2025, up from 227 in 2024. While these advancements aim to assist human intervention in mental health care, concerns have been raised about the risks of implementing generative AI in clinical environments. This trend underscores the need for healthcare professionals to remain vigilant about the integration of AI technologies in their practice, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

Feb 13, 2026·HIT Consultant

Midstream Health has formed a strategic partnership with CommonSpirit Health, supported by venture capital from Andreessen Horowitz, to utilize Midstream's AI financial operations platform for enhancing financial efficiency. Unlike traditional analytics, Midstream's technology employs "contract-aware" AI agents that actively identify financial discrepancies in real-time, optimizing operations and minimizing losses. This initiative has already shown results, as evidenced by reported financial gains within days of implementation, signaling a shift towards proactive financial management in healthcare organizations. Such advancements may redefine how healthcare systems manage finances, ultimately improving operational effectiveness and patient care.

Feb 13, 2026·Healthcare IT Today

Epic's recent "Cool Stuff Ahead" presentation unveiled significant advancements in AI solutions for healthcare, including the launch of its ambient AI charting tool, Art, designed to streamline clinical documentation. Corey Miller, Epic's VP of R&D, highlighted the increased adoption of AI technologies, such as Emmie for patient engagement and Penny for revenue cycle management, since their introduction in August. The AI Charting feature enables clinicians to create notes and suggest orders based on patient interactions, with forthcoming enhancements aimed at further improving documentation accuracy and workflow efficiency. These innovations underscore the potential of AI to transform healthcare practices by reducing administrative burdens and enhancing patient care.

Feb 12, 2026·Mayo Clinic News Network

Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic are expanding their strategic collaboration to enhance patient care for neurodegenerative disease and the management of prostate cancer and metastatic liver tumors. The two organizations have signed an agreement that will improve care for people with those diseases and expand access to new imaging and interventional technologies. "Our goal is to make care more precise, less invasive and more responsive to each patient's needs," said Eric Williamson, M.D., professor and chair, Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic. "By expanding our collaboration, we can bring advanced imaging, artificial intelligence and innovative treatment approaches directly into everyday clinical care, potentially helping patients receive earlier diagnoses, more personalized treatment plans and better outcomes." Added John Kowal, president and head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers: "Improving the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disease and cancer is core to our purpose as a company. Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic creates significant opportunities to help extend the quantity and quality of patients' lives."

Feb 12, 2026·Cybersecurity Dive

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants critical infrastructure partners’ feedback on the scope of its cyber-incident reporting regulation as the agency homes in on a final version of the long-awaited rule. In a notice set for publication in the Federal Register on Friday, CISA announced a series of town hall meetings where different sectors will be able to share their thoughts about the pending rule, which Congress required in the 2022 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act. A draft version of the CIRCIA rule, published in April 2024, gave covered infrastructure operators 72 hours to report substantial cyber incidents to the government. Business groups and some lawmakers objected to the scope of the information that companies would need to report, as well as to the breadth of companies covered under the regulation.

Feb 12, 2026·Becker's Hospital Review

Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System is suing Optum and Change Healthcare, alleging that Change owes the system at least $1.2 million in outstanding claims. The lawsuit, filed Jan. 27 in Washington federal court, alleges that Change “consistently failed to provide the required coding and billing services” for MultiCare’s anesthesia operations at its Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Wash. MultiCare said that in late 2023, it began contacting Change to discuss persistent issues with the timeliness and accuracy of its billing services. By early 2024, Change allegedly failed to timely submit or process about $1.6 million in claims. Half of those claims had passed their claim submission or payment windows and could no longer be recovered.

Feb 11, 2026·Michigan Medicine

An AI-powered model developed at University of Michigan can read a brain MRI and diagnose a person in seconds, a study suggests. The model detected neurological conditions with up to 97.5% accuracy and predicted how urgently a patient required treatment. Researchers say the first-of-its-kind technology could transform neuroimaging at health systems across the United States. The results are published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. “As the global demand for MRI rises and places significant strain our physicians and health systems, our AI model has potential to reduce burden by improving diagnosis and treatment with fast, accurate information,” said senior author Todd Hollon, M.D., a neurosurgeon at University of Michigan Health and assistant professor of neurosurgery at U-M Medical School.

Feb 11, 2026·Business Wire

North Star Health Alliance (NSHA), a rural non-profit healthcare system serving Northern New York, announced that it and three of its affiliates—Carthage Area Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, and Meadowbrook Terrace—have filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions to begin a court-supervised financial restructuring aimed at stabilizing their finances and ensuring long-term sustainability, while keeping all facilities open and maintaining normal operations, services, and employee pay throughout the process; the decision follows a gap between operating costs and revenue driven by factors such as reimbursement changes, higher expenses, legacy revenue collection issues, and external pressures like cyber attacks, and is intended to preserve access to quality care and protect the system’s workforce and community role.

Feb 11, 2026·Healthcare IT News

Ryan M. Cameron has been appointed executive vice president and chief information and innovation officer at Children’s Nebraska, succeeding his previous role as vice president of technology and innovation, where he led enterprise digital strategy, AI and IT governance initiatives that improved clinical care, operational efficiency and patient experience. In his new position, Cameron will drive the health system’s broader digital strategy, cybersecurity, innovation, and data and analytics capabilities, building on accomplishments like launching the Mammel Innovation Center, expanding 3D printing programs, and implementing virtual reality and digital therapeutics for behavioral health.