Longyear Health January 3, 2026
Robert Longyear

It’s more than AI this year…..

The health care industry enters 2026. After years of pandemic-driven disruption, regulatory uncertainty, and technology hype cycles and significant private investment, a convergence of policy developments, payment model changes, and technological maturation is creating genuine momentum across multiple fronts.

I know everyone says this every year, but this year is actually looking like a real opportunity for progress in certain areas.

Here are ten areas of innovation worth watching this year:

1. Artificial Intelligence for Clinical and Administrative Applications

Artificial intelligence has moved from speculative promise to operational reality across health care settings. On the clinical side, AI-powered diagnostic tools are gaining regulatory clearance and clinical adoption in radiology, pathology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Treatment...

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