AI’s role in getting reimbursement for hospitals

Neil Patel, head of ventures at Redesign Health, discusses the rise in mergers and acquisitions across the digital health landscape in 2026 and the market forces driving companies and investors toward greater industry consolidation.

Sean Mehra, HealthTap cofounder and CEO, says AI that remembers a patient's health history and previous interactions could enable more personalized, continuous care while posing new questions around patient privacy, safety and data security.

Kevin Ritter, Altera Digital Health's CareInMotion EVP, explains why more connectivity doesn't always translate to sustainable rural outcomes. He says focusing on clinical data access is more likely to improve the value of interoperability funding.