March 12, 2026
How Boone Health is using predictive no-show modeling to improve access and outcomes
At Boone Health, access to care is more than a scheduling metric — it’s a commitment to our patients and our community. Like many healthcare organizations, we’re always striving to overcome the operational and clinical challenges that come with missed appointments. No-shows can disrupt provider ...
March 10, 2026
Why trust is the foundation of national health data exchange — and why we need to protect it
We’re closer than ever to achieving true nationwide interoperability. After decades of fragmentation, false starts, and competing standards, the U.S. finally has multiple national‑scale exchange models taking shape — from TEFCA to CMS‑aligned networks and other emerging frameworks that connect ...
March 5, 2026
Beyond data: MEDITECH reveals smarter path to connected care at ViVE 26
The ultimate purpose in healthcare IT isn't just about obtaining data, but about what we can do with it. Good data is essential in connecting care, and harnessing its power is the first step toward a fully unified care experience.
February 24, 2026
How our Digital Front Door strategy is easing administrative burdens and boosting the patient experience
Recently, while preparing for a trip, I had an epiphany. I had already checked in for my flight virtually using my airline's app, and I was in the process of using a stand-alone kiosk at the airport to verify my passport with facial recognition. The experience was surprisingly smooth, intuitive, ...
February 17, 2026
A collaborative path to improving maternal health through meaningful connections
Rural maternity care has faced growing challenges in recent years. Since the end of 2020, more than 120 rural hospitals across the U.S. have closed their labor and delivery units, and 41 have closed in Iowa alone since 2000. As local options disappear, pregnant patients — particularly those seeking ...
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February 10, 2026
How nurses at Berkshire Health Systems harness peer-driven change to improve patient care
Digital transformation is happening faster than ever, but new technologies can often feel more like hurdles than tools, particularly in healthcare. In recent years though, the Nursing Informatics Council (NIC) at Berkshire Health Systems has flipped that script. By focusing on optimizing nursing ...
February 5, 2026
What rural healthcare leaders need now
Last May, when H.R.1 was first introduced in the House, the bill that would come to be known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was already causing consternation among healthcare leaders across the country — particularly in smaller and rural communities. Here at MEDITECH, we assembled a task ...
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January 30, 2026
MEDITECH announces the passing of founder and chairman A. Neil Pappalardo
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MEDITECH Founder and Chairman, A. Neil Pappalardo, on January 27, 2026 at the age of 83. After founding the company on August 4, 1969, Mr. Pappalardo remained a guiding force and driving inspiration until his passing, establishing a legacy ...
January 23, 2026
See you at HIMSS26: What’s ahead for MEDITECH
As 2026 begins, my colleagues and I at MEDITECH are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of our year — HIMSS26. With the conference just a couple of months away, I’ve been reflecting on what we’ve accomplished alongside our customers over the past year and what we’re building toward in ...
January 13, 2026
The latest in interoperability: Everything you need to know
The healthcare industry generates an overwhelming amount of data, and it’s coming from an overwhelming number of sources. That makes it more important than ever that providers have access to not just any data, but data that’s reliable, useful, and accessible when they need it. That includes data ...