News 1/28/26
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Bloomberg reports that the valuation of prior authorization technology vendor Tandem Technology has reached $1 billion, with an anticipated $100 million in new funding.
Tandem founder and CEO Sahir Jaggi was previously a…
Category: Daily Reads
AI Is No Longer Optional in Radiology Operations According to GE Healthcare
Healthcare systems are not constrained by lack of technology. They are constrained by staffing shortages, rising demand, and limited capacity. In imaging, those pressures are changing how AI is evaluated and adopted.
What this conversation…
Medication Management Traps for EHR Vendors
Almost 20 years ago I wrote an article titled “Develop Your Own EMR – Are You Crazy,” followed 7 years later by the article “Develop Your Own EMR – You’re Still Crazy.” The premise…
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Verana Health Merges with COTA | IntelyCare Acquires CareRev
Check out today’s featured companies who have recently completed an M&A deal, and be sure to check out the full list of past healthcare IT M&A.
Verana Health Merges with COTA to Dramatically Expand Scale,…
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Good Samaritan Hospital’s $1.3 Billion Expansion Plan
Introduction
Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose is embarking on a transformative journey with a $1.3 billion expansion and modernization project that promises to reshape healthcare delivery in the Bay Area. This multi-year investment represents…
Viral Indian Man’s Shocking US Healthcare Bill
Introduction: When Healthcare Becomes a Financial Burden
An Indian expatriate living in the United States has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing his eye-opening experience with America’s notoriously expensive healthcare system. Parth Vijayvergiya’s…
Digital Health Solutions at CES 2026
I think this is the 20th year since I first attended the annual CES conference in Las Vegas. When I first started attending CES, there wasn’t any healthcare to be seen. I know. I…
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CIO Podcast – Episode 107: Sutter Sync with Richard Milani
For the 107th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Richard Milani, MD, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer at Sutter Health, to talk about Sutter Sync! We kick…
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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 1/26/26
Significant portions of the US are experiencing arctic temperatures and significant snowfall this weekend. As the storm approached my area, I touched base with nursing staff at several hospitals to see how they…
What Does It Take to Obtain Health Equity Accreditation? Process Explained
The following is a guest article by URAC
Health equity accreditation has become a critical benchmark for healthcare organizations striving to deliver fair, data-driven and inclusive care. However, it can be challenging to comprehend the…
