HIMSS 2026 Insights: The Transformation of Healthcare via AI, Pharmacists, and Interoperability Progress
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Summary
Discussions at HIMSS 2026 revealed significant progress in healthcare data exchange but noted that full value realization remains challenging. Key focus areas include the critical role of pharmacists and the transformative impact of AI on development capabilities.
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The article summarizes key takeaways from the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, highlighting both the massive scale and complexity of the healthcare ecosystem. Experts agreed that while progress in data exchange is evident, realizing the full value of interoperability—getting benefits to patients and clinicians quickly—is still a major challenge. A significant theme was the underutilized role of pharmacists. They are critical points of contact for managing chronic conditions but lack access to comprehensive longitudinal data (clinical data, medication history, payer insights) needed for optimal care management. On the technical front, real progress in data exchange was highlighted, citing examples like Clover Health's use of the CMS network monitor and the ongoing work through the HL7 International Da Vinci Project. These initiatives demonstrate tangible steps toward scalable interoperability. A major shift is the emergence of a 'New Builder Era.' AI coding agents and development tools allow small teams or individuals to build sophisticated healthcare applications much faster than before. This decentralization suggests that innovation will move beyond large vendors, enabling thousands of new health tech companies to experiment with analytics and patient engagement. Overall, interoperability is moving from theory into practical implementation.
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FHIR（Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources）は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR
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