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Driven by increased data consumption, the rapid uptick in cloud computing and hybrid cloud models, and emerging trends toward decentralization and edge computing, the U.S. data center market is projected to exceed $613 billion over the next decade. The heightened demand for AI-related data centers also comes into play, driving $31.5 billion in annualized spending on new data center construction and pushing the development pipeline to nearly 50 million square feet.

Behind the surge in data center popularity is a desire for greater cybersecurity than many organizations can provide in-house, putting pressure on center operators to provide secure, uninterrupted large-scale operations. It’s a particularly thorny challenge as bad actors increasingly set their sights on data centers and the immense volume of valuable information they hold.

Healthcare industry stakeholders made their case to leaders in President Donald Trump's health department last week about the need to improve the nation's health information technology infrastructure.

The request for information garnered just over 1,300 comments from trade groups, provider and hospital associations, individual companies, payers, patients and providers. The comment letters spanned the gamut of traditional health IT issues, such as issues with the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and weak enforcement of information blocking rules.

Providers, payers and health tech vendors have laid out a long to-do list for federal regulators on how the administration can optimize technology in healthcare.

The EHR Association shared its feedback on two NPRMs recently: to ASTP/ONC regarding the 2025 Standards Version Advancement Process (SVAP), and to CMS regarding the FY 2026 IPPS proposed rule (CMS–1833–P).

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The American Hospital Association, EHR Association, Premier, WEDI and ATA have weighed in on HHS’ request for comment about digital health tools for Medicare beneficiaries, and on the current state of interoperability and health IT infrastructure.

This past month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology put out a request for information from the broader healthcare and health IT community.

This past month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology put out a request for information from the broader healthcare and health IT community.

The goal, for an HHS newly restructured under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was to gather data to help "inform CMS and ASTP/ONC efforts to lead infrastructure progress," boosting Medicare beneficiaries' access to tools that will help them make better health decisions, and "increasing data availability for all stakeholders contributing to health outcomes."

Trust is critical in healthcare, not only trust between patients and providers but also trust in the health information used to make clinical decisions. Health information must be accurate, reliable, and complete. Unfortunately, data is inherently dirty. AHIMA estimates that 5-10% of patient records are duplicates, and some hospitals report duplicate rates as high as 22%. Meanwhile, one study found that 50% of patient notes are duplicated.

Even the most advanced AI-enabled automation technologies can’t fully resolve incorrect or incomplete duplicate patient records and other integrity issues. Matching algorithms can reduce human error, enhance care quality, and minimize the risk of misidentification, misdiagnoses, and improper or duplicative treatment. However, today’s EHRs lack sufficiently advanced matching algorithms, as their effectiveness depends on the underlying technology platform.

Healthcare finance executives face an intensifying storm of audits, denials, and clawbacks that threaten their organization’s financial stability. Couple that with an environment of heightened regulatory and payer scrutiny, and it becomes clear that proactive risk monitoring and AI-driven compliance strategies are no longer optional—they are imperative.

NeuroEM Therapeutics, an award-winning clinical-stage biotechnology research company pioneering the use of radio frequencies to reverse Alzheimer’s disease, has closed initial rounds totaling $1.33 million of a $5 million equity raise with BlueLake.vc.

The Series A round supports continued progress toward commercialization of NeuroEM’s Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment (TEMT-RF) to prevent and treat cognitive decline caused by aging or Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

NeuroEM Therapeutics company, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radio frequency-based treatments for Alzheimer's disease, has secured $1.33 million in initial funding rounds as part of a larger $5 million Series A equity raise with BlueLake.vc. The investment will accelerate the commercialization of the company's Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment (TEMT-RF) drug technology, a drug-free approach to preventing and treating cognitive decline disease.

Tampa-based NeuroEM Therapeutics has closed $1.33 million in early rounds of a $5million Series A raise, led by Blue Lake Ventures, to fund the commercialization of its non-invasive brain health device that targets Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline.

In the shadow of escalating cyberthreats and intensifying regulatory scrutiny, compliance is no longer just a checkbox—it’s a war zone. Organizations today operate in an unforgiving environment where the cost of a data breach is measured not just in dollars but also in broken trust, lost contracts, and legal fallout.

From healthcare’s HIPAA Security Rule to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the US Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other security standards, the rules are tightening, and the penalties are rising in response to surging breach rates. In 2023 alone, GDPR fines totaled more than €4.4 billion (approximately $4.92 billion), while large-scale HIPAA violation fines totaled nearly $9.2 million in 2024—a record-setting year which saw an increase of over 64% in breached healthcare records to nearly 278 million, impacting more than 81% of the U.S. population.

The post "Revolutionizing Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence" discusses how AI is reshaping preventive care through insights from Shaji Nair, founder and CEO of Friska AI. The platform enhances collaboration between patients and physicians by integrating health data to personalize treatment plans, making healthcare more accessible and effective. As Friska AI continues to innovate, it stands out as a vital tool in the future of health management.

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In this episode, Dr. Nazif interviews Shaji Nair, the founder and CEO of Friska AI. Shaji shares his journey from a career in technology to developing Friska AI, an innovative platform that employs advanced artificial intelligence and mobile technology to assist with preventive healthcare. The discussion covers how Friska AI provides personalized meal plans, health alerts, and activity recommendations to both patients and physicians, helping to ensure continuous health management. Additionally, Shaji talks about the unique approaches and engines behind Friska AI, such as the Nutri AI engine and clinical decision engine, and the platform’s potential to democratize healthcare access at low or no cost.

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In a healthcare landscape dominated by rising chronic condition rates and associated costs, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for physicians seeking to integrate aspects of lifestyle medicine and preventive care into their standard practice. Whether it’s used to enhance patient compliance, inform clinical decision-making, or provide remote monitoring and virtual care, AI helps providers better support the 60% of Americans managing at least one chronic condition — and the 40% managing two or more.

The rise of AI is particularly timely in this respect, as most chronic diseases can be effectively managed and, in some cases, prevented through behavioral and nutritional changes. However, doing so requires a level of patient education and monitoring that many providers don’t have, given the rising patient volumes and greater administrative burdens diverting time and other resources away from direct patient care.