The July 20, 2025 edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features highlights major developments across healthcare IT, from surveys and research to partnerships, product launches, and leadership changes. Key findings include that 66% of patients still book appointments by phone, and nearly half of CIOs (48%) believe AI capabilities should be natively embedded into electronic health records (EHRs). Despite AI’s rising prominence, only 30% of clinicians report receiving adequate training in its use. Meanwhile, FHIR is mandated or recommended in 73% of countries with health data regulations, though only a small minority enforce penalties for non-compliance. Healthcare continues to face threats, with 52 ransomware attacks reported in Q2 alone—more than any other industry.
Among the many company updates, Hippocratic AI made notable headlines with the announcement that Israel’s Sheba Medical Center has selected its generative AI technology for integration into clinical workflows. This aligns with Hippocratic AI’s broader strategy of embedding agentic AI into patient-facing roles to improve operational efficiency and enhance the quality of care. The issue also covered new partnerships—such as Omega Healthcare’s expanded collaboration with Microsoft on 20+ generative and agentic AI solutions—and new product rollouts like ShiftMed’s Workforce AI Suite and Wellsheet’s Care Team Copilot. With additional updates on sales, acquisitions, and executive appointments, the roundup captures the fast-paced innovation shaping the digital health landscape.