By Ellie Gabel – Hospitals and medical laboratories are increasingly reliant on electronic systems for data storage, communication and asset management. How long can they survive a technology blackout? If they implement information technology strategies to protect their operations during power failures, they never have to find out.

The Sequoia Project, a non-profit and trusted advocate for nationwide health information technology interoperability, released the draft Pharmacy Care: Use Cases for Health Information Exchange for public comment. The Interoperability Matters Pharmacy Workgroup is seeking feedback through February 13, 2026, via online form.

HHS & DEA extend telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications through 2026. This action ensures that patients who rely on telemedicine, including seniors, rural residents, people with disabilities, and individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions or substance use disorder, can continue accessing care without interruption.

By Zac Amos – Artificial intelligence powers healthcare operations, clinical decision support and administrative efficiency, but cybercriminals use the same tools to carry out more convincing, scalable and adaptive fraud. AI-enabled schemes exploit complex systems, data and human trust, making strong governance, technical controls and organizational awareness essential.