📣 Digital Health Download: April 2026
About this episode
Halle provides a monthly update on the top health tech headlines from Q1 2026.
We’re back with our monthly rundown of the top headlines in health tech! Today, Halle flies solo to share the biggest stories that shaped Q1, from the rising pressures on PBMs to how consumers are using AI. Stories covered: What's happening to PBMs (it's not pretty) New data from Rock Health on consumer use of AI Social media companies find liable for addictive design Healthcare hiring is slowing as efficiency becomes the focus Have we finally bent the healthcare cost curve in the United States? — The Heart of Healthcare podcast was nominated for a Webby award! We'd so appreciate if you could create a quick account and vote for us here . — 📍 Connect with us: Heart of Healthcare website LinkedIn Instagram Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Host: Halle
Topics covered
- health tech
- PBMs
- AI in healthcare
- healthcare hiring
- healthcare costs
Keywords
- health tech
- PBMs
- AI
- healthcare hiring
- healthcare costs
- Rock Health
- Webby award
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rock Health, Heart of Healthcare
Places: United States
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