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 ...
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 ...
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 ...