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HIMSS26 Boston and Singapore conferences set dates for AI in healthcare
HIMSS announces two major 2026 events: AI Executive Leadership Summit June 24 in Boston, followed by AI in Healthcare Forum June 25-26, plus HIMSS26 APAC August 23-25 in Singapore.
Mayo Clinic and Microsoft build healthcare AI model owned by the clinic
Mayo Clinic will own a new frontier AI model developed with Microsoft, trained on the health system's de-identified clinical data. The model will deploy internally first, then launch via Azure APIs.
HIMSS26 APAC and AI in Healthcare Forum bring clinicians and technologists together
Two upcoming conferences in 2026 will convene healthcare leaders, clinicians, and AI researchers to discuss real-world applications and evidence-based deployment strategies.
Two Healthcare AI Forums Set for 2026: Singapore and Boston
HIMSS Media is hosting regional AI conferences in Singapore (August 23–25) and Boston (June 25–26) to bring clinicians, executives, and technologists together on real-world health AI deployment.
AccurKardia Patents AI-ECG System for Cardiac Amyloidosis Detection
AccurKardia won a U.S. patent for machine learning that spots cardiac amyloidosis from standard ECGs. The system targets a disease diagnosed in only 13-15% of heart failure patients who actually have it.
Trump cuts steel tariffs to 15% for industrial equipment from June 8
Starting June 8, industrial and agricultural equipment makers using steel, aluminum, and copper will pay a reduced 15% tariff instead of higher rates. Here's what's changing and who qualifies.
MiniMed adds dual glucose-ketone sensor in expanded Abbott deal
MiniMed, now independent, is expanding its partnership with Abbott to include a sensor that tracks both glucose and ketone levels. The firm also plans a patch pump and an algorithm that skips meal announcements.
Medtronic posts best revenue growth in a decade on cardiac ablation gains
Medtronic reported nearly double-digit Q4 revenue growth, its strongest annual rate in 10 years, driven by gains in cardiac ablation solutions. What's working and what it signals for the medtech sector.
Edwards wins FDA nod for surgical tricuspid valve built to match native anatomy
Edwards Lifesciences received FDA clearance for a tricuspid valve implant designed to replicate natural heart anatomy. The device targets a gap in surgical options for patients needing valve replacement.
Ardent Health's new CEO inherits stock slide, growth mandate
Dave Caspers, former COO of the Tennessee health system, takes the top job as Ardent's stock price declines. What's his first move.
Consumer health plan satisfaction hits lows as costs climb
JD Power's latest report shows rising premiums and out-of-pocket expenses are eroding trust in commercial insurance plans despite industry efforts to improve satisfaction.
Pope's AI Encyclical Sets Ethical Bar for Catholic Hospitals
The Vatican's new guidance on artificial intelligence draws attention to labor displacement and consent in healthcare. What it means for the 600+ Catholic hospitals in the U.S.