Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on industry interoperability news, TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts.

The Swaay Podcast of the Year awards are part of the annual Swaay.Health Awards, a national recognition program that celebrates excellence in healthcare marketing, communications, PR, patient experience, and health IT storytelling. Special shout outs and congratulations to 2 Healthcare NOW Radio Network shows.

By Ryan Rotar – Healthcare finance leaders are entering 2026 with a clear mandate to stabilize operations, protect margins and rebuild resilience. That “reset year” mindset is showing up across executive teams, with many leaders signaling a shift from crisis response to structural improvement.

By Thomas Kluz – The future of healthcare is no longer just in hospitals or on screens, but in-between. A hybrid model is evolving to become the primary method of care delivery integrating AI-powered telehealth, continuous remote monitoring, smart triage, and predictive analytics into a responsive, patient-centered experience that meets people where they are.