Morning Headlines 1/22/26
Harmony Healthcare IT Expands Meditech EHR Data Solutions Through Acquisition of Blue Elm
Health data services company Harmony Healthcare IT acquires Meditech-focused competitor Blue Elm.
Misuse of AI chatbots tops annual list of health technology hazards
Misuse of AI chatbots tops ECRI’s list of “Top 10 Technology Hazards for 2026.”
Epic fights lawsuit brought by Texas AG, says state can’t prove its claims
Epic refutes allegations brought forth in a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and requests that the suit be dismissed.
Health tech panel to reboot after a long break
The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee, which advises HHS on health data sharing, will reconvene on February 19 after a year-long hiatus.

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