This is the first in a series of blog posts focused on AI and clinical trials/research space, highlighting topics to be discussed at the upcoming BIO International convention on June 22-25, 2026.
A major research institution combines 15 years of patient genomic data with metabolomic profiles and clinical outcomes, feeding it into an AI model
On April 1, 2026, Governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 1580 into law, making Tennessee among the first states to specifically regulate how AI can be marketed and used in the mental health space. The new law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Healthcare has fundamentally changed. Patients no longer want to wait weeks for appointments, navigate complex healthcare systems alone, or receive one-size-fits-all medical guidance. They want personalized, immediate, and accessible healthcare support—24/7, without barriers.
Enter AI-powered virtual health assistants.
These intelligent digital companions are revolutionizing how patients interact with healthcare, how healthcare providers manage their workload,
Introduction: The Digital Health Cybersecurity Crisis
The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. Connected medical devices, electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine platforms, and cloud-based health systems have revolutionized patient care delivery. However, this interconnected ecosystem has created unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. Healthcare organizations now face sophisticated threats targeting sensitive patient data, and digital health cybersecurity has
Healthcare providers facing Medicare overpayment allegations often enter an appeals system that feels fundamentally one-sided. At critical stages—especially early levels and even sometimes at Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings—contractors such as MACs, RACs, or UPICs frequently submit written position papers instead of appearing live. The result? Providers are denied a meaningful opportunity to confront the
Holly Buckley, Chair of Health Care at McGuireWoods, joined the Healthcare Success Podcast to share her outlook on the healthcare private equity market in 2026 ahead of the McGuireWoods annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference in Chicago (April 29-30).
On the program, she discusses why deal discipline has replaced the rapid roll-up
As Artificial Intelligence transitions from a futuristic concept to a daily clinical tool, the focus of healthcare leadership has shifted. It is no longer enough to have a powerful algorithm; the success of AI now hinges on the integrity of the data that fuels it. For AI to be effective in a clinical setting, it
Welcome to the latest installment of Arnold & Porter’s Virtual and Digital Health Digest. This digest covers key virtual and digital health regulatory and public policy developments during February and early March 2026 from the the United Kingdom, and European Union.
February 2026 saw a period of substantial regulatory activity across both the UK and EU,
Robotics in healthcare is often associated with surgical precision and cutting-edge operating rooms. But in 2026, the real transformation is happening beyond surgery. Hospitals are increasingly adopting robotics across everyday operations—from logistics and sanitation to patient support and diagnostics—reshaping how care is delivered behind the scenes.
As healthcare systems face rising costs, staffing shortages, and
A recent enforcement action involving UCHealth could have been the case that defined how courts treat artificial intelligence in medical coding. Instead, it became yet another settlement—leaving providers with more questions than answers and regulators with more unchecked leverage.
What Happened?
At the center of the case was the use of AI-assisted coding tools that