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Hospitals, health systems and other organizations seeking to expand access to care (particularly for residents of rural areas) have launched digital health initiatives to include telehealth programs, AI tools and data-driven platforms.
Residents and fellows are learning how to improve care delivery with access to de-identified, large-scale data available through the Mayo Clinic Platform.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful augmentative tool to support diagnosing patients but should not replace clinical judgment.
A new AHA Insights report, sponsored by Howden, details how rural hospitals have shifted out of survival mode to pursue intentional growth strategies.
The buzz word for the first day of the 2026 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference and Exhibition was “thriving.”
Amazon Connect Health can tackle high-volume administrative tasks such as clinical documentation, medical coding and appointment scheduling, allowing clinicians to devote more time to direct care delivery.
Hundreds of leaders will gather to explore data-driven strategies for transforming care delivery and reducing disparities in health outcomes at the American Hospital Association’s inaugural Healthier Together Conference. The event — which will take place from May 12-14 in Dallas — will focus on the best ways to support patients and help communities thrive.
The State Library and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center have partnered with seven libraries across the state to construct and install sound-dampening booths that patrons can use for telehealth appointments.
For those wondering how to effectively establish and scale a hospital-at-home program, these hospitals and health systems have already paved the way and can serve as examples for other providers seeking to improve quality of care and conserve resources.
Researchers have shared findings that shed light on the popularity and cost of Medicare telehealth compared to in-person care. It has become an integral part of the health care ecosystem and a tool for expanding access to care while conserving financial resources.

Resources

Behavioral Health Integration

Framework for hospitals and health systems to shift focus to overall health and bring together behavioral and physical health services into a fully integrated system of care.

Evolving Care Models

Framework for hospitals and health systems to assess their current capabilities to determine the best type of value-based care for the organization.

Telehealth Strategy

Tools for hospitals and health systems to assess their digital transformation strategy and expand telehealth services into integrated virtual care models.