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Our HIMSS26 interviews captured attendees' views on AI, conference speakers and activities, as well as their top survival tips for optimizing the conference experience.
AI-driven tools such as Cherish's device allow aging patients and those with cognitive decline to remain in their homes with ambient monitoring that requires no wearables or apps, says Sumit Nagpal, Cherish CEO and founder.
As CMS deploys AI tools and data analysis to uncover possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud, COO Kimberly Brandt explains that suspected providers are offered education on billing rules and three chances to correct any errors.
The company acquired Intelerad for $2.3 billion in cash and debt financing and expects around $270 million in recurring annual revenue and a high-single-digit return on investment within five years.
According to CMS' Amy Gleason, the agency is inspiring innovation by offering vendors the opportunity to develop secure, CARIN code-certified patient-facing apps. These apps will be made available via the Medicare.gov website.
Across interviews at HIMSS26, attendees recommend comfortable shoes, as well as advising first-timers to talk to everyone, build connections and explore new technology that can solve healthcare's top challenges.
Proactive monitoring via wearables and at-home care can keep patients healthier longer, reducing inpatient stays and strengthening health outcomes by detecting anomalies earlier, explains Hal Wolf, HIMSS president and CEO.
2026 Senior Executive Changemaker Awardee Kassaundra McKnight-Young says vendors must work closely with clinicians to develop reliable tools that streamline workflows and that help care teams improve patient outcomes.
Because AI technology is moving so quickly and governments are still figuring out how to respond to it, Robert Herjavec of ABC's "Shark Tank" predicts that regulating its use will present a challenge for the next 5 to 10 years.
Ashkan Afkhami of Boston Consulting Group describes the challenges healthcare leaders must address before scaling AI agents, including establishing governance frameworks, defining accountability and ensuring that humans remain in the loop.