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Department of Veterans Affairs CMIO Dr. Jonathan Nebeker says the VA is replacing its legacy custom EHR and looks forward to accessing interoperability solutions that can integrate more digital tools into its new system.
When asked how AI has changed their lives, clinicians attending HIMSS26 say that it has helped them with administrative tasks so they can reclaim time for direct care and connect more deeply with their patients.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in Italy's healthcare data availability and interoperability, according to Elena Sini of Italy's GVM Care and Research, spurring a nationwide push to improve data quality, access and trust.
Healthcare leaders attending HIMSS26 were most interested in discussing AI, FHIR, interoperability and the quality of providers' data sets, according to on-site interviews.
After a successful podcast series in 2025 and panels at HIMSS25 and HIMSS26, the Project Management Institute's Karla Mae Eidem says PMI and HIMSS are planning to organize local events for project professionals.
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.
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.