Looking for a conference to attend this Spring? Check out these five events to consider: HIMSS 2026, AAACN 51st Annual Conference, InterSystems READY 2026, Swaay.Health Live 2026, and NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference.
Maternal Health Awareness Day is a dedicated time to recognize the importance of maternal health and advocate for the well-being of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. Join us in spreading knowledge, supporting initiatives, and advocating for policies that prioritize maternal health for all.
This week’s Friday Five revisits five must-read posts from December 2025, where we asked industry experts to look ahead and share their boldest predictions for 2026. Their insights spanned virtual healthcare, AI in clinical settings, patient experience, value-based care and healthcare marketing shaping healthcare’s next chapter.
In this week’s Friday Five, we’re looking back at five prediction posts from December 2025, when we tapped industry experts for their most compelling predictions for 2026. Their insights spanned the technologies, systems, and economic forces shaping healthcare’s next chapter.
As we bid farewell to 2025, it’s time to reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped the healthcare landscape over the past year. This week’s Friday Five highlights HCNR stats, top contributors from Health IT Answers, top stories from HCNR and more.
In 2025, interoperability evolved from an aspiration to a fully realized driver of innovation, powered by widespread FHIR adoption, clearer CMS standards, and rapid AI integration. These shifts brought healthcare closer to truly connected, patient-centered care—here are the top five breakthroughs that defined the year.
This week’s Friday Five spotlights five standout mergers and acquisitions driving momentum across healthcare and biotech in 2025. Each deal reflects a rapidly evolving industry focused on innovation and long-term growth.
As National Influenza Vaccination Week wraps up, it’s a good reminder that there’s still time to get protected against flu. This Friday Five highlights key updates for the current season and offers guidance on prevention and care.
This week’s Friday Five highlights National Family Caregivers Month—led by the Caregiver Action Network— and shines a spotlight on caregivers’ daily challenges, celebrates their unwavering dedication, and connects them with vital resources and support.
As we recognize Diabetes Awareness Month, this week’s Friday Five highlights both innovation and advocacy shaping the future of diabetes care. We’re spotlighting a wide range of new technologies and AdvaMed’s response to bipartisan, bicameral concerns regarding the draft Medicare Competitive Bidding proposal.
October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we spotlighted cybersecurity in healthcare, exploring key challenges like sophisticated ransomware and AI-driven attacks, and more. This week’s Friday Five revisits some expert insights on these topics and highlights our Cybersecurity, Privacy, and HIPAA Playlist.
Looking for a conference to attend this Winter? For this week’s Friday Five check out these five events to consider: RSNA 2025, Transform 2025, CES 2026, 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, and ViVE 2026.
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