The Philippines' Asian Hospital and Medical Centre clinched Philippines Innovator of the Year - Healthcare and Team of the Year - Healthcare at the 2026 awards for its Asian Cancer Institute's operational successes and CyberKnife S7 deployment.

EHMA has published a new report advocating for digital solutions to enhance medication management and prevent shortages in European hospitals.

Healthcare executives anticipate a surge in hospital mergers and acquisitions in 2026 as systems gain clarity on Trump administration policies, though uncertainty and distress sales temper expectations.

Berlin-based Recare has raised €37 million to deploy its AI agent that automates hospital discharge workflows, targeting expansion beyond Germany amid healthcare staffing shortages.

Pulsenmore Ltd. announced its inaugural U.S. commercial agreement with the Center for Fetal Medicine (CFFM), a top prenatal diagnostic center in California, to deploy home ultrasound services for remote monitoring of high-risk pregnancies.

Qianhai has revised its support framework effective January 31, 2026, offering enhanced fiscal incentives and clearer criteria to attract Hong Kong, Macao, and foreign medical institutions for cross-border healthcare cooperation.

China's State Council has promulgated revised Implementing Regulations of the Drug Administration Law, introducing accelerated market pathways, market exclusivity for orphan and paediatric drugs, and up to 6 years of data protection for novel chemical entities.

The U.S. House has passed H.R. 4313 to extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home program through 2030, averting a lapse as key telehealth flexibilities face expiration on January 30, 2026.

The European Commission has proposed amendments to the MDR and IVDR frameworks to reduce administrative burdens and enhance innovation in medical devices critical for hospital operations.

The Trump administration's CMS proposes flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rates and restrictions on chart reviews to reduce billions in overcharges, affecting hospital-insurer dynamics and operations.