Palo Alto Networks has reached a $25 billion agreement to acquire CyberArk, a prominent player in Identity Security, to enhance its platform strategy with advanced identity protection capabilities. By integrating CyberArk’s expertise in Privileged Access Management into its existing AI-driven security solutions, this acquisition aims to address significant security gaps in the Identity and Access Management sector. The move is expected to simplify operations within enterprises while offering more robust protection across human, machine, and AI identities. This shift underscores the growing importance of comprehensive identity security measures in today's healthcare technology landscape.

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At a White House event co-hosted with CMS, major tech and health companies—including Amazon, Anthropic, Apple, Google, and OpenAI—committed to help build a “patient‑centric” digital health ecosystem focused on interoperability and user‑friendly tools. The Administration introduced a CMS Interoperability Framework and the concept of “CMS‑Aligned Networks,” with more than 60 organizations pledging to collaborate, many aiming to deliver early results by Q1 2026. CMS also outlined near‑term steps: enhancing Medicare’s Plan Finder, launching a FHIR‑based National Provider Directory, adding modern digital identity to Medicare.gov, speeding access to Blue Button claims data, integrating identity and directory validation into Data at the Point of Care, and creating an app library on Medicare.gov to highlight trusted tools for prevention, chronic disease management, and navigation. Together, these efforts aim to “kill the clipboard,” reduce provider burden, and give patients secure, modern ways to access and share their records.

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The Joint Commission has launched an innovative strategy focused on improving healthcare for pediatric patients by updating its accreditation and certification standards specific to children's hospitals. This initiative acknowledges the distinct healthcare needs of children, which differ markedly from those of adults, and seeks to enhance health outcomes through tailored standards. To facilitate these changes, a Children's Healthcare Advisory Committee, co-led by prominent pediatric leaders, has been established to provide expert guidance on the development of best practices for pediatric care. This effort highlights the critical need for specialized frameworks in children's healthcare, reflecting a shift towards more nuanced, patient-centered care in the healthcare technology landscape.

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Children's Nebraska is at the forefront of integrating consumer technology into pediatric care, responding to a significant shortfall in venture capital investment for children's healthcare. With only 2% of funding directed towards this demographic, the organization adapts existing technologies and collaborates with sectors like gaming to innovate solutions. A notable achievement is their partnership with Insight Surgery to develop 3D personalized surgical planning tools that enhance precision and efficiency in complex procedures. This initiative not only positions Children's Nebraska as a leader in pediatric surgical technology but also underscores the critical need for tailored healthcare innovations in children's hospitals.

Children's Nebraska Adopts 3D Personalized Surgical Planning Tool to Improve Specialized Care

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