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A big risk is from third-party dependence for services, with some organizations not testing continuity plans should a breach happen, says Lee Kim, senior principal of cybersecurity and privacy at HIMSS.

HIMSS 2025 Changemaker Award recipient Cathy Menkiena of Health Catalyst says she began her journey as a clinician who learned how to use IT through a clinical lens and stays current with the ever-evolving technology.

AMA wants Optum to stop its approach for recouping loans and to suspend all claim filing deadlines.

The proposed rule removes measures for health equity, vaccines for healthcare staff and the social drivers of health. 

The American Hospital Association voiced concern over that rate and a 2.6% increase for long-term care hospitals.

Medtech companies must make sure that AI algorithms reflect the patient population they're serving and know the clinical decisions these algorithms are making, says Peter Shen, North America head of digital and automation at Siemens Healthineers.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, payers must send prior authorization decisions within 7 days and expedited decisions within 72 hours.

The proposed updates are more specific around required technical controls, challenging security leaders when it comes to implementation, says Garrett Weber, Akamai Technologies field CTO for enterprise security.

For health IT professionals looking to grow their careers, accept AI as an opportunity and learn to use and adopt the technology, says Bob Dichter, founder and career coach at Phoenix Rising Career Services.

AI, innovation and having everyone onboard to the health system's strategic roadmap to avoid competing priorities are central to a smart hospital, says Debra Beauregard of Rady Children's Health.