We are taking the radio studio to HIMSS again this year. Back in Las Vegas from March 9 -12. Stop by the studio in booth 12800 to see and hear hosts Justin Barnes, Jim Tate, Shahid Shah, and Tom Foley. Check out who they will be talking to.
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In this monthly report you will find news and highlights in the Applied Life Sciences from BioMed X, ConcertAI, UCSF, Michigan Integrative Health Stem Cells, Kandu, Biotium, PhaseV, Freudenberg Medical, Vetter, MetP Pharma AG, Hemex Health, ONWARD Medical and more.
Organizations across the global health and humanitarian sectors respond to the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO and many warn that the decision risks weakening international coordination, disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness.
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.
In November 2025, nursing was removed from the federal list of recognized “professional degree” programs, a shift that directly impacts how graduate nursing students can finance their education through federal student loans.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday from all of us at Healthcare NOW Radio. Check out what we did in 2025 and predictions for 2025.
That’s a wrap for 2025 with our radio and podcast shows. Take a listen to the top played episodes of each show. Enjoy your holidays and Happy New Year.
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.
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.
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.
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