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Health IT Security and Compliance October 14, 2026
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware and Extortion Attacks
Continuing Cybersecurity Awareness Month with experts weighing in on topic #1 – Ransomware and Extortion Attacks. Healthcare is still the #1 most targeted industry for ransomware.
HIE Rundown, Our Reports, State Information Exchanges October 14, 2026
Sharing Health Data Update October 2026
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.
Patient Experience October 14, 2026
Section 504 Deadline Extension Calls on Healthcare Enterprises to Focus on Procurement
By Glenda Sims – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently extended the Section 504 digital accessibility compliance deadline. This means any healthcare enterprise with 15 or more employees that accepts HHS funding now has until May 11, 2027, to make sure all patient-facing software is accessible for people with disabilities, as defined by Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Regulatory Issues October 13, 2026
CMS Continues to Announce More Dollars to States for Rural Health
The following recent state investments illustrates how CMS’ commitment to rural health modernization is taking shape on the ground, tailored to the unique needs of rural communities in Alabama, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Dakota.
Our Reports
- Sharing Health Data Update October 2026 - October 14, 2026
- Health IT Product News Report October 2026 - October 10, 2026
- Health IT Business News – October 8, 2026 - October 8, 2026
- Virtual Healthcare October 2026 - October 7, 2026
- Health IT Hires, Appointments, and Who’s Hiring - October 6, 2026
- NursesNOW Roundup September 2026 - October 3, 2026
Most Current Posts
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware and Extortion Attacks
- Sharing Health Data Update October 2026
- Section 504 Deadline Extension Calls on Healthcare Enterprises to Focus on Procurement
- CMS Continues to Announce More Dollars to States for Rural Health
- Talent Tuesday: The Rise of the Healthcare CISO 2.0
- Why Healthcare Organizations Need AI Governance Before Deploying AI Agents
- Attend AscendRural Summit 2026
- Responsible Clinical AI: Aligning Innovation, Security, and Patient Trust
- Navigating the Next Chapter of CMS Value-Based Care: LEAD, MSSP and Beyond
- Despite Clickbait Claims, Your Doctor Will Always be Better than AI at Doctoring
- Health IT Product News Report October 2026
- How Does an AI Tool Interpret Patient Data? Four Questions Health Leaders Should Ask
- Weekend Playlist on Healthcare NOW Radio
- Healthcare Cybersecurity has a Resource Problem. Collaboration May Hold the Answer.
- Health IT Business News – October 8, 2026
Health IT Innovation
October 6, 2026
Is Healthcare Moving Out Of Hospitals and Into Medical Office Buildings?
By Ben Reinberg – The next generation of healthcare real estate winners won’t simply own the best locations. They’ll own the buildings that can carry the digital infrastructure modern medicine runs on. As outpatient care keeps expanding, technology readiness is going to matter as much as tenant quality in deciding which assets perform over the long run.
Read MoreInteroperability
October 14, 2026
Sharing Health Data Update October 2026
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.
Read MoreRegulatory
October 13, 2026
CMS Continues to Announce More Dollars to States for Rural Health
The following recent state investments illustrates how CMS’ commitment to rural health modernization is taking shape on the ground, tailored to the unique needs of rural communities in Alabama, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Dakota.
Read MoreHealthcare NOW Radio
October 11, 2026
Navigating the Next Chapter of CMS Value-Based Care: LEAD, MSSP and Beyond
NOW on-demand, Value-Based Care Insights host Daniel J. Marino speaks with Emily Brower, President and CEO of the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS). Emily shares insights into the key differences between LEAD and MSSP, the importance of understanding an organization’s population and network strengths, and more.
Read MoreHealthcare Revenue Cycle and Finance
September 29, 2026
ACCESS Coalition
The ACCESS Coalition is a collaborative multi-sector forum designed to accelerate evidence-based technology-enabled care through the CMS Innovation Center’s ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model.
Read MoreDigital Health & Telemedicine
October 14, 2026
Section 504 Deadline Extension Calls on Healthcare Enterprises to Focus on Procurement
By Glenda Sims – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently extended the Section 504 digital accessibility compliance deadline. This means any healthcare enterprise with 15 or more employees that accepts HHS funding now has until May 11, 2027, to make sure all patient-facing software is accessible for people with disabilities, as defined by Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Read MoreAnalytics & Population Health
October 13, 2026
Why Healthcare Organizations Need AI Governance Before Deploying AI Agents
By Rony Sebastian – Healthcare is moving quickly from AI pilots to AI agents. These tools can schedule appointments, draft clinical notes, check coverage, and support prior authorization with little human input. The promise is real: less administrative work and faster service for patients. But when software acts on its own inside clinical and financial workflows, the cost of a mistake grows.
Read MoreHealth IT Security Privacy and Compliance
October 14, 2026
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware and Extortion Attacks
Continuing Cybersecurity Awareness Month with experts weighing in on topic #1 – Ransomware and Extortion Attacks. Healthcare is still the #1 most targeted industry for ransomware.
Read More#ICYMI
- Why Healthcare Organizations Need AI Governance Before Deploying AI Agents Posted on: October 13, 2026
- Responsible Clinical AI: Aligning Innovation, Security, and Patient Trust Posted on: October 12, 2026
- Despite Clickbait Claims, Your Doctor Will Always be Better than AI at Doctoring Posted on: October 11, 2026
- How Does an AI Tool Interpret Patient Data? Four Questions Health Leaders Should Ask Posted on: October 9, 2026
- Rural Hospitals Need More Than Telehealth. They Need Sustainable Care Models. Posted on: October 8, 2026
- Operational Transparency as a Trust Requirement for Virtual Care Platforms Posted on: October 7, 2026
- Is Healthcare Moving Out Of Hospitals and Into Medical Office Buildings? Posted on: October 6, 2026














