In healthcare, innovation moves fast and it’s easy to miss the ideas that actually matter. Each week, I comb through hundreds of articles so you don’t have to. What makes the cut here are the articles, studies, and stories that spark real transformation; things I would share with a colleague over lunch or bring up in a boardroom.

Think of this as your cheat sheet for staying ahead; from breakthrough tech to smart operational wins. No noise, no fluff, just the most relevant insights from my desk to yours.

1️⃣ Medicare to Pilot AI for Prior Authorization
Starting January 2026, Medicare will test an AI powered system , WISeR, in six states to help decide prior authorization for certain outpatient services. The goal is to cut waste & improve efficiency, but critics warn it could cause delays or denials if cost-cutting incentives outweigh patient needs.
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2️⃣ KLES Hospital Goes Fully Paperless
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital in India has eliminated 12.5 million paper pages annually, saving 1,500+ trees each year. By digitizing administrative & clinical workflows, they’re boosting efficiency & setting a sustainability benchmark for large hospitals.
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3️⃣ Abridge Eyes Strategic Acquisitions
With a $5.3B valuation and $700M raised in 18 months, Abridge plans to put 20% of its capital into acquiring AI health startups that complement its clinical documentation platform. The move signals a wave of consolidation in healthcare AI.
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4️⃣ Truemeds Secures $85M to Scale Telehealth
Truemeds will use fresh funding from Accel and Peak XV Partners to expand its telemedicine offerings and grow its market share. The raise reflects investor confidence in digital health platforms as patient demand for virtual care remains strong.
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5️⃣ Arintra Raises $21M for GenAI Medical Coding
Austin-based Arintra is building an AI-native platform for autonomous medical coding; reducing administrative burden & improving documentation accuracy. The Series A, led by Peak XV Partners, positions them to disrupt revenue cycle management.
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This week’s stories really highlight a turning point: AI is no longer a “future state” tool, it’s embedding itself in policy, operations, and clinical workflows. Whether it’s CMS experimenting with prior authorization, or startups like Arintra and Abridge moving fast to expand capabilities, the pace of adoption is continually accelerating.

Oh, and let’s get rid of paper… & fax machines.

Until next time,
Steven