Digital Health News & Trends

Connected care transformation is not just a technology initiative. It is a workforce strategy. In this blog, Caregility Chief Nursing Officer Susan Kristiniak explores how health systems can prepare clinical teams for virtual nursing, AI-assisted workflows, centralized monitoring, and other connected care models by engaging staff early, redesigning workflows, measuring impact, and keeping care deeply human.

At NRHA 2026, rural health leaders looked beyond Rural Health Transformation Program funding to the bigger question of what sustainable care delivery looks like after the grant cycle ends. In this recap, Caregility’s Scott Andrus highlights six key signals shaping rural healthcare, from EMS innovation and cooperative networks to workforce redesign and connected care infrastructure

AI doesn’t fail simply because it lacks intelligence. It often fails because it interprets the world without sharing our frame of reference. In this blog, Kedar Ganta explores why reliable AI requires more than smarter models. It requires system design that aligns signals, grounds outputs in real-world context, and bridges the gap between machine interpretation and human reality.

Johns Hopkins’ use of telemedicine has saved more than 3,000 hours of bedside nurse time, supported by more than 16,000 virtual nursing sessions.

Healthcare workplace violence is more common (and more underreported) than many realize. What if care teams could intervene before situations escalate? Discover how AI-powered ambient sensing is helping hospitals detect risk earlier, respond faster, and strengthen safety across the patient room.

The first quarter of the year brought meaningful advancements across the Caregility Connected Care™ platform. From new AI-enabled capabilities and expanded smart room integrations to workflow enhancements designed for virtual nursing and care coordination, these updates help health systems extend clinical reach, improve patient safety, and scale connected care more efficiently.

At HIMSS26, Caregility isn’t just showcasing technology, we’re demonstrating how connected care works in real hospital environments. Visit Booth 3511 and see for yourself.

Pete Metzgar explores why health systems are shifting away from fragmented point solutions toward integrated platforms that simplify operations, support clinicians, and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Explore 20 virtual care workflows health systems are adopting to improve efficiency, patient safety, and workforce sustainability across acute care settings.