
Healthcare IT and EHR Trends to Watch in 2026: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know
In 2026, healthcare organizations are entering a pivotal new phase in the evolution of the Electronic Health Record. What was once viewed as a system of record is rapidly becoming the operational core of the enterprise where artificial intelligence, clinical efficiency, workforce sustainability, and operational performance intersect. Modernization must be treated as an ongoing discipline rather than a one-time initiative. Passive adoption has given way to proactive ownership, with health systems strengthening governance models, investing in training and data quality, improving provider experience, and aligning more closely with vendor roadmaps and emerging AI capabilities. In a landscape defined by accelerating

