★ Federal Government Shuts Down as Telehealth Flexibilities Lapse — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 — The federal government shut down on Oct. 1 as lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. According to contingency plans from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), operations such as claims processing for Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program will continue. The agency has announced that Federal Marketplace activities like eligibility verification and activities related to Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation will also continue without pause. CMS is expected to furlough nearly half its staff, maintaining 53% of its workforce to carry out essential programs. Disruptions of the following agency activities are likely throughout the course of the government shutdown: Health care facility survey and certification, Policy development and rulemaking, Contract oversight, Outreach and education, Beneficiary casework.
‘We can’t afford to wait years for AI regulation’ says Tallon — Jordan Sollof — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 — MHRA chief executive Lawrence Tallon urges accelerated, proportionate AI oversight to match innovation speed. The discussion highlights clinical AI (including ambient voice) and the UK’s emerging frameworks and commissions for safe deployment.
★ Governmental Involvement in Data Sharing — Grayson Miller — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 — Leaders argue that state and federal participation (e.g., TEFCA) is essential to standardize data formats, simplify exchange, and align incentives. Government can reduce coordination friction across payers, providers, and vendors.
★ Scotland’s NHS App will not be widely available until April 2026 — Tammy Lovell — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 — The Scottish government set April 2026 for broad availability of MyCare.Scot. The delay underscores the complexity of national-scale patient access platforms and cross-organization integration.
★ GovCIO Closes Acquisition of SoldierPoint Digital Health, LLC — Healthcare IT News — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 — GovCIO’s purchase of SoldierPoint expands its footprint in the Veterans Health Administration. The deal bolsters digital health capabilities and federal health market scale.
★ A Sit Down with Acentra Health’s Leader, Todd Stottlemyer — John Lynn — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 — Acentra launched the Safe AI and Medicaid Alliance (SAMA) to craft AI adoption frameworks in Medicaid. Stottlemyer shares leadership principles and invites broad participation from policy and technical stakeholders.
EHR Vendor Releases / Sales
Big Announcements and New Products at the eClinicalWorks National Conference — John Lynn — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 — eClinicalWorks unveiled updates spanning interoperability (PRISMA/PRISMA Net, QHIN), patient engagement (healow), and AI integrations (e.g., Sunoh.ai). The conference emphasized vendor-led pathways to connected, AI-enabled ambulatory care.
★ CharmHealth’s Bet: Research, Slack-Style Tools, and Physician Practice Loyalty — Colin Hung — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 — CharmHealth is extending beyond traditional EHR boundaries with community collaboration (CharmHealthSquare), research (CharmLabs), and chat-style tools. The goal: deepen loyalty and support practices of all sizes with a broader platform.
Hospital Implementations
★ Digital is ‘integral’ to Moorfields’ top NHS league table ranking — Jordan Sollof — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 — Moorfields credits digital programs (OpenEyes EPR, CLEARNotes, SPoA, video A&E consults) for outcomes behind its top ranking. Leadership underscores digital as core to operational and clinical excellence.
★ Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕ — Cora Lydon — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 — Roundup includes the My Transfusion app launch and Badger Notes adoption at Kettering General Hospital. Additional UK updates cover tech-enabled care and diagnostics innovation.
★ The health system helping staff find their inner inventor — Ella Jeffries — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 — Main Line Health pairs clinicians with engineers to transform workarounds into patented solutions. The program formalizes frontline innovation and accelerates practical improvements.
Other Healthcare Technology
★ Healthcare Burnout is Reaching a Fever Pitch, Mobile Devices Could Be the Answer — Guest Author — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 — Imprivata’s CMO argues purpose-built mobile devices with strong identity access and SSO can reduce clinician toil and burnout amid worsening staffing shortages. The article lays out pragmatic, secure mobile workflows.
★ This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 1, 2025 — Grayson Miller — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 — A curated list of health IT roles spanning health systems, vendors, and consultancies. Useful for leaders planning team growth or candidates tracking market demand.
★ Digital Health Unplugged: Jennifer Dixon on the 10 year health plan — Jordan Sollof — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 — Dr Jennifer Dixon previews the NHS 10-year health plan ahead of Rewired 2026. The podcast explores policy priorities and the role of digital in long-term system transformation.
Why It Matters — A Healthcare Leadership Perspective
Regulators and buyers are moving faster on AI: The MHRA’s call and SAMA’s formation signal imminent expectations for safe, measured AI adoption—leaders should audit AI portfolios, governance, and risk controls now.
Interoperability and data sharing are consolidating under public frameworks: TEFCA momentum and NHS platform work highlight the need to align vendor strategy, consent, and data quality with national rails.
Digital maturity drives performance: Moorfields’ results reinforce that targeted EPR and virtual care investments correlate with operational excellence and patient outcomes.
Workforce sustainability is a strategic imperative: Clinician-centered mobile workflows and frontline innovation programs can relieve burnout and convert workarounds into scalable improvements.
Market structure is shifting: Federal-focused M&A (GovCIO–SoldierPoint) and vendor platform expansions (eCW, MEDITECH, CharmHealth) will reshape partnership options and roadmaps for providers and payers.
