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.
WEEKEND: Dec 20 – Dec 21 Check out what’s on this weekend marathon airings of your favorite shows. And get a sneak peek of what’s new next week on The Tate Chronicles and Trending NOW. Catch up on your favorite shows.
The 2025 GA HIMSS Annual conference was held this fall in Duluth GA. This Just In was there with host Justin Barnes talking to the who’s who in the health IT capital of the US. Take a listen to his guests live at the conference.
STARTING December 15: Tune in this week for these highlighted shows. Don’t miss new episodes of Health Unabashed, What’s My Tagline, Healthcare de Jure, Digital Health Talks, and Talking the Walk.
January 20th, 2026 1pm – 5pm ET – This fourth annual half-day virtual summit sets the tone for the year ahead, offering a strategic look at how health systems can strengthen digital trust, integrate AI securely, and build enterprise-wide resilience.
At the intersection of clinical expertise and digital transformation, nursing informaticists are leading the charge in designing effective digital tools, building virtual nursing models, and ensuring ethical AI implementation. Read this HIMSS report.
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.
Starts December 4th in Anaheim CA – Transform is AACN’s national conference specifically designed for faculty teaching in baccalaureate and/or master’s nursing programs. This annual gathering of nursing faculty features thought leaders who are redefining how professional nurses are educated and how they practice and provides opportunity for networking with colleagues and peers.
Tuesday, October 14th for a half-day virtual summit focused entirely on immediate, actionable strategies to defend against today’s most pressing cyber threats. Learn more and register today. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Starts November 1st in Washington DC – The Academic Nursing Leadership Conference is AACN’s premier networking event for deans/directors and associate/assistant deans from member nursing schools. This powerful members-only gathering brings together visionary leaders, changemakers, and educators from across the country to collaborate, connect, and recharge.
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Check out the Sepsis Alliance’s podcast, The Sepsis Spectrum. Hosted by Critical Care RN and CNS Author Nicole Kupchik and exploring real-world patient cases, expert insights, and clinical deep dives to unravel the most complex presentations facing modern medicine.
This Labor Day we take a look at the history of the holiday, review data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, highlight Talent Tuesday on Health IT Answers,, and hopefully find some inspiration to reflect and remember what it’s all about in the first place.
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