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§001TechnologyMay 21, 2026

InterSystems Automates Bi-Directional Data Exchange between Epic Payer Platform and Health Plan Workflows

InterSystems announced automation of bi-directional data exchange between Epic's payer platform and health plan workflows. The integration streamlines data flow between payer systems and Epic's platform, reducing manual data handling and improving interoperability between health plan operations and Epic infrastructure. The move addresses connectivity gaps in the payer-provider IT landscape.

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§002TechnologyApril 24, 2026

AI may be approaching a new phase in healthcare, on two fronts

Physicians are adopting agentic AI tools like Claude Code to develop custom clinical applications, marking a shift toward clinician-led software development within health systems. While the approach promises to accelerate app creation, industry experts caution that widespread adoption requires new security audits and professional engineering oversight to address AI-generated vulnerabilities and protect patient data.

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§003TechnologyApril 24, 2026

Interoperability governance gaps put pressure on nationwide exchange networks

Nationwide health information exchange networks are facing pressure to expand responsibilities beyond their original scope as interoperability demands grow, creating questions about whether existing governance structures can adapt. The gaps in governance frameworks are straining networks' ability to support modern data-sharing requirements across healthcare systems.

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§004TechnologyApril 24, 2026

New Zealand Telehealth Services to pilot AI support for helplines

Whakarongorau Aotearoa, New Zealand's telehealth services provider, will pilot a Microsoft Azure AI-powered service in May to assist callers during wait times before connecting with healthcare staff. The deployment represents a vendor adoption of cloud-based AI infrastructure to augment helpline operations and improve caller experience in a telehealth setting.

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§005TechnologyApril 24, 2026

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Clinicians

OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Clinicians, a large-language-model tool designed for individual healthcare providers to assist with medical research, documentation, and sourced answers. The company positioned it for clinicians at facilities without centralized AI systems, with conversations excluded from model training. The offering represents an entry point for GPT-based AI into point-of-care workflows.

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§006TechnologyApril 23, 2026

How digitizers power next-generation SS-OCT systems

Advanced digitizers are enabling faster data acquisition in swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) systems, supporting higher imaging speeds and improved sensitivity in real-time tissue visualization. SS-OCT's enhanced depth penetration and resolution compared to conventional OCT make digitizer performance critical to next-generation imaging system design.

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§007TechnologyApril 22, 2026

Wearable Noise Is Exploding — Trust Is the Filter

Wearable devices are generating unprecedented volumes of health data, but clinicians and payers face growing uncertainty about data reliability and clinical utility. The article examines the challenge of validating wearable outputs for clinical decision-making, reimbursement justification, and patient reassurance, highlighting a critical gap between device proliferation and evidence-based confidence in their outputs.

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§008TechnologyApril 16, 2026

Microstructure makes ePTFE a versatile medtech material

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is a widely used material in medical devices with applications including vascular grafts and stent coatings. The material's versatility stems from its microstructure, which can be engineered in multiple forms to deliver varying properties such as chemical inertness, biocompatibility, flexibility, and durability. Understanding these structural variations is important for device engineers selecting ePTFE for specific applications.

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§009TechnologyMarch 11, 2026

UPDATED: Stryker hit by international cyberattack linked to pro-Iran group

Stryker Corporation experienced a significant cyberattack attributed to a pro-Iran threat actor that resulted in data wiping across enterprise systems and disrupted employee access. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in medical device manufacturer IT infrastructure and raises questions about business continuity for a major surgical equipment and orthopedic devices supplier. Stryker supplies hospitals and surgical centers globally with imaging systems, surgical instruments, and hospital beds.

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§010TechnologyMarch 2, 2026

Quest Diagnostics launches Google-powered AI chatbot to help patients understand lab results

Quest Diagnostics launched an AI-powered chatbot built on Google technology to help patients interpret laboratory test results. The tool allows customers to query their findings and access health insights independently. The move represents a digital engagement strategy by a major clinical laboratory vendor to enhance patient-facing services and differentiate its lab services platform.

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