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For every provider who switches from virtual human scribes to AI ambient voice scribes, the 100-provider Seattle group practice saves about $2,000 per month. And there's more, as one of the pediatricians details.

Harmonizing electronic health record platforms and their legacy data tames complexity and enables easier patient access to information and greater patient trust in the healthcare system, says NewYork-Presbyterian's EHR manager.

Further, the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences has helped partner rural hospitals save an estimated $200,000 to $350,000 in recruitment costs while still ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care locally.

The 24-state health system's integrated care model has achieved a 43% reduction in first-year RN voluntary turnover, a 21% decrease in emergency department hold hours and many other wins. Its virtual nursing transformation chief offers details.

Identity is part of foundational infrastructure and should be strengthened so digital transformation initiatives can truly deliver, says MDM tech exec Rachel Blum at HIMSS26.

The healthcare organizations that will be best positioned are those investing in true data readiness, not just connectivity, adds Christy Bricker of Murj. Transitions require clean and validated clinically relevant data, she says.

Called Curiosity Engine, it gives healthcare executives a conversational partner that reasons across live operational data. The company's CEO offers a look at this new system that's designed to offer intelligence in minutes.

Leaders who align artificial intelligence strategy with clinical priorities, provide education and measure impact transparently will be best positioned to scale the technology responsibly and sustainably, adds PointClickCare's CMO.

Medicomp Systems' CEO adds that the challenge for HIMSS26 attendees in 2026 is harnessing AI-enabled efficiency while preserving clinical integrity. That balance will define the next phase of AI maturity in healthcare, he says.

That's where artificial intelligence is headed today, says EHR vendor CliniComp's Sandra Johnson. HIMSS26 is highlighting the need for AI that is integrated, interoperable, clinically designed and operationally accountable, she adds.