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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator, says he came to @HIMSS "to recruit you." He's talking about tech in health care. CMS is planning a new office in Salt Lake City because it's a tech hub. He talks about revamping CMS' billing structures that have been in place for decades.

AI can simply processes for hospitals and health systems. But sometimes the right question is if the process is worth doing at all. Here are some thoughts from the second day of the @HIMSS conference.

Here are some thoughts from the first day of the @HIMSS conference, including takeaways from @AdventHealth CEO David Banks' address.

The @HIMSS 2026 conference is getting underway, and we're here in Las Vegas for the big event. Here are some of the top themes we're exploring. tinyurl.com/sytbyfaw

During a panel at the ViVE conference, nurses made it clear that they have had it with tech companies touting new tools as "AI nurses." tinyurl.com/3zp3vr4f

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Nursing groups say they want a thorough and transparent investigation in the killing of Alex Pretti, the Minnesota nurse who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent. The American Nurses Association and other groups want answers. tinyurl.com/yj6abf7h

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Hospitals are preparing for the biggest winter storm in years. Some eastern cities could see their biggest snowfall in a decade. Health systems are making plans for staffing, supplies, and patients in hospital-at-home programs. tinyurl.com/357v2wes

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We talked with Matthew Cook, CEO of the Children's Hospital Association, about the spike in flu cases, even as the government changed vaccine guidance. "We're having another very significant flu season, and the recommendation changed in terms of the flu.” tinyurl.com/4vv8hepv

Ryan Shazier emerged as a star linebacker for the @steelers. A spinal cord injury ended his career. He's established a foundation to help others with spinal cord injuries. "Just to be able to give that back is everything to me,” he says. tinyurl.com/3b8ekhju

Mark Cuban headline the first day of the HLTH Conference, calling out the forces that are keeping Americans from being able to afford prescription drugs and the treatments they need. tinyurl.com/yptfn267

Today's story by @RonSouthwick1 of @ChiefHealthExec looks at the damage that #Medicaid cuts will inflict on hospital stability and access to health care—nationally and in PA. @NicoleS_HAP highlights how the bill affects PA's care and economy: chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/before-ta…

#TEFCA went live in 2023, & while full #interoperability hasn’t happened, some see important gains. “The tech is catching up, & eventually the friction will start to reduce across the system,” says Robert Havasy, @HIMSS. bit.ly/3SNeunR | @RonSouthwick1 @ChiefHealthExec

It's one of the biggest health system mergers in recent years. Northwell Health and Nuvance Health have completed their merger, forming a system with 28 hospitals and $22.6 billion in revenue. tinyurl.com/66dsy85

Hospitals are seeing improvements in patient safety measures, according to @LeapfrogGroup Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades. The new report recognizes "Straight A" hospitals who have earned an "A" for five consecutive cycles. tinyurl.com/4y33zw8b

Nearly 900 confirmed measles cases have been reported, far more than last year, according to the latest CDC data. Healthcare groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, are urging vaccination. tinyurl.com/ybmbhymt

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