Stryker Cyberattack Causes Global Disruption, Company Says
Stryker, a global medical technology company that provides equipment and services to hospitals, announced on March 11 that it experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its operations worldwide. The company said that the attack affected its Microsoft systems, but there is currently no evidence that ransomware or malware was involved. Stryker also stated that it believes…
Towards Responsible AI for Mental Health and Well-being: Experts Chart a Way Forward
On 29 January 2026, more than 30 international experts in artificial intelligence, mental health, ethics, and public policy participated in an online workshop organized by the Delft Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology, the first WHO Collaborating Centre on AI for health governance and ethics. The workshop was held as an official pre-summit…
WHO and Partners Launch New Initiative to Expand Use of Digital Health Wallets
The World Health Organization (WHO), the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, and the Temasek Foundation have launched a new three-year initiative to help ASEAN countries transition from paper-based health records to secure and interoperable Digital Health Wallets (DHWs). The programme aims to strengthen national health systems, improve continuity of care, and give individuals…
Reducing Health Inequalities: Lessons from COPD Care Improvements in Hastings
20 April 2026 A webinar will be held on Monday 20 April to discuss strategies for reducing health inequalities related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), especially in underserved communities. COPD is one of the major causes of health inequality in the UK, as many patients still face problems such as late diagnosis, limited access…
New Leadership Appointment Strengthens Industry Focus on Digital Health Innovation
The healthcare technology industry is reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation with a key leadership appointment at a major global medical technology association. A senior executive from a leading medtech company has been appointed to chair the organization’s Digital Health Technology Division, signaling a renewed focus on innovation, policy, and collaboration in the digital health…
Next-Generation MedTech Innovations Redefine Clinical Care at CES 2026
Medical technology innovation took a major leap forward at CES 2026, where companies unveiled advanced tools designed to improve clinical accuracy, automate workflows, and enhance patient outcomes. The event highlighted how medtech is rapidly converging with AI, data platforms, and connected devices to create smarter healthcare systems. A key focus was on intelligent diagnostic technologies,…
Healthcare Technology Takes Center Stage at CES 2026
Healthcare innovation emerged as a major highlight at CES 2026, with technology companies showcasing next-generation solutions designed to transform care delivery, diagnostics, and patient engagement. The event reflected how healthcare is rapidly becoming one of the most important frontiers for advanced digital technologies. A strong focus was placed on AI-powered diagnostics, where new platforms demonstrated…
Major Consolidation in Digital Mental Health as Spring Health Acquires Alma
The healthcare technology sector is witnessing increased consolidation as Spring Health, a leading digital mental-health platform, has acquired Alma, another fast-growing mental-health startup. The move signals a strategic push to scale operations and strengthen end-to-end mental healthcare offerings amid growing demand from employers and health plans. Spring Health is known for using advanced analytics and…
Generative AI in Drug Discovery & Trial Design
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping how new drugs are discovered and how clinical trials are designed—cutting years off timelines and significantly reducing costs. What once took a decade and billions of dollars is now being reimagined through data-driven intelligence and AI-generated insights. Transforming Drug Discovery Traditional drug discovery relies on slow, trial-and-error experimentation. Generative AI…
AI Copilots for Clinicians: From Documentation Burden to Clinical Intelligence
For years, healthcare technology promised to give clinicians more time with patients. Instead, it often delivered more clicks, more screens, and more administrative burden. Electronic Health Records (EHRs), while essential, became one of the leading contributors to clinician burnout. Enter AI Copilots for Clinicians—a new generation of healthcare AI designed not to replace doctors, but…
Building Future-Ready Healthcare Enterprises with Composable Tech Stacks
Healthcare enterprises are reaching a breaking point with monolithic systems that are slow to change, costly to maintain, and ill-suited for a rapidly evolving care landscape. As digital health accelerates, organizations need technology that adapts as fast as patient needs, regulations, and care models change. Enter composable tech stacks — a modular, flexible approach that…
Healthcare and Technology in 2026: From Digital Adoption to Intelligent Care
By 2026, healthcare technology will no longer be judged by how “innovative” it sounds — but by how deeply it improves care delivery, clinician efficiency, and financial sustainability. The industry is moving beyond experimentation into an era of intelligent, integrated, and outcome-driven healthcare. The winners won’t be those who adopt the most tools, but those…