HIT Consultant December 18, 2025
Fred Pennic

As we peer into the healthcare horizon of 2026, a singular theme crystallizes among industry leaders: the transition from aspirational innovation to operational necessity. The executive predictions for the coming year depict a sector at a critical inflection point, where financial survival dictates that technology must evolve from fragmented point solutions into orchestrated, interoperable ecosystems.

The narrative has shifted from the mere adoption of AI to a rigorous demand for “glass-box” transparency, measurable accuracy over speed, and the seamless integration of legacy and modern infrastructures to thwart escalating cyber threats. Amidst geopolitical supply chain shifts and the crushing weight of administrative burdens, the industry’s mandate is clear: dismantle the silos between payers, providers, and patients to prioritize equity, enforce fiscal...

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