January brings reflections on the upcoming year in healthcare, highlighting innovations in technology, care delivery challenges, cybersecurity risks, and the future of virtual care. HIMSS Media editors discussed trends for 2025, including advancements in AI, remote patient monitoring, and digital patient engagement. Key topics also include the implications of agentic AI, cancer informatics, and data security.

Virtual technologies, patient input play a vital role in creating a smart hospital
At the HIMSS Global Health Conference, Roberta Schwartz of Houston Methodist Hospital discussed “Smart Hospitals in Action,” highlighting a multi-step plan for enhancing patient experience