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.
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.
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