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Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter! We are bringing fresh updates and valuable resources from the digital health ecosystem. In this edition, you will find: 

• Breaking News: Catch up on new trends and initiatives transforming the sector.  

• Sectoral Events: Discover key conferences gathering healthcare IT experts and innovators together. 

• Podcast Episodes: Listen to informative conversations on healthcare and digital technology.  

• Insightful Articles: Read newly published articles exploring the latest opportunities and challenges in the sector. 

Let’s shape the future together by utilizing digital health solutions, as always! 

OUR LATEST POSTS  

• We explained how our AI-powered early warning system, Predis, contributes to efficient population health management.  

• We demonstrated the capabilities of our Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) in accurate patient matching.  

• We defined patient-generated health data that empowers patients to actively participate in their health journey. 

• We asked our Software Test Team Lead about manual and automated testing in digital health projects, who emphasized that automated testing reduces repetitive efforts, while manual testing complements automation by assessing real-world healthcare workflows. 

• We debunked the myth that virtual healthcare visits are not as effective as face-to-face consultations.  

• We published a blog about the importance of healthcare cybersecurity in patient safety.  

• We asked our Business Intelligence (BI) Developer about the role of BI in population health management, who highlighted optimized resource allocation with actionable health insights.  

NEWS

• Timaru Hospital in New Zealand has moved away from paper-based patient notes and processes with Cortex, a digital documentation platform enhancing decision-making and communication. Clinicians using Cortex can securely access and update patient records via their mobile devices. This platform also supports digital task management while providing one place to view a patient’s health information. Read More

• The U.S. Government is investing $90 million in South Dakota to improve interoperability across rural and underserved communities and accelerate digital health modernization. Key priorities include upgrading electronic health records (EHRs) and digital infrastructure, strengthening the rural workforce, and improving care coordination. Read More

• The Australian Digital Health Agency mandates new national interoperability standards for connections to My Health Record. The reforms make AU Core and Australian Core Data for Interoperability (AU CDI) the baseline for Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)-based exchange. The goal is to ensure healthcare professionals can access reliable patient information across different care settings. Read More

• Costa Rica has joined SNOMED International as part of its national digital health strategy. The membership aims to strengthen semantic interoperability and the standardization of clinical terminology. Read More

• The American Medical Association (AMA) and Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) have developed a framework defining healthcare professionals’ role in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. This framework emphasizes that technology should support clinical expertise and human connection instead of replacing clinicians. Read More

EVENTS

• 14 September – 17 September 2026, Becker’s 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, Chicago, USA

• 29 September – 30 September 2026, Healthcare Excellence Through Technology 2026, London, UK 

• 7 October – 8 October 2026, Global Healthcare Innovation Summit, Lisbon, Portugal 

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

• HIMSSCast - Hospital AI is Only as Ready as Its Workforce 

• Healthtech Pigeon - Everything You Didn't Know About the Federated Data Platform 

• The Big Unlock - Cloud and AI Are Reshaping Healthcare Transformation 

ARTICLE SUGGESTIONS

• Accelerating AI in Clinical Care: Policy Priorities of the 2025 HHS Request for Information. by David C. Klonoff et al. npj Digit. Med., August 2026. DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-03094-3 

• Clinical Laboratory Terminology Standardization for Semantic Interoperability Using a Large Language Model–Based Agent: Methodological Study. by Lijuan Wu et al. J Med Internet Res, August 2026. DOI: 10.2196/92499 

• Regional Electronic Health Records in Denmark: Research Potential for Clinical Epidemiology. by Mette Kielsholm Thomsen et al. Clinical Epidemiology, August 2026. DOI: 10.2147/CLEP.S606435 

• Teledentistry—A Futuristic Approach Towards Dental Health Care Delivery: A Cross-Sectional Study. by Shweta Kajjari et al. The Scientific World Journal, August 2026. DOI: 10.1155/tswj/5212998 

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