Recent Digital Health Trends, Insight and News - July 2025

June brought seasonal changes, celebrations, and the longest days of the year, but it also delivered groundbreaking digital health news. From the use of AI in diagnosing skin conditions and enhancing documentation efficiency to what healthcare leaders think the healthcare space will look like in the next few years. 

Keep reading to get informed on the latest digital health trends that took place throughout the month of June. 

Technology, News and Insights

New AI Can Improve Non-derma’s Ability to Diagnose Skin Conditions

In primary care, there’s limited access to dermatologists, although that’s the setting where most skin conditions are first observed. To bridge the gap, an artificial intelligence (AI) model trained on over two million skin images may make it easier for non-dermatologists to make a diagnosis. 

The AI tool can perform skin type assessments, differential diagnoses, cancer detection, and other clinical tasks. Research has shown that it also improves dermatologists' accuracy in diagnosing skin cancer from dermoscopic images by 11% and even outperforms physicians in detecting early-stage melanoma. 

Read on to learn why the previous model didn’t perform and how this one could be used at a lower scale for low resource settings.

Read the full MobiHealthNews article here >> 

With telehealth, Kennedy Krieger Institute slashes visit wait time by four months

Kennedy Krieger, a Baltimore-based healthcare facility for children with developmental disabilities, has struggled with high demand and reduced staffing. 

On average, it took families almost 240 days to see a healthcare provider, resulting in a poor reputation within the community. However, in 2024, they implemented a telemedicine program called the Screening, Triage, Access, and Referral Team (START) to address these challenges. 

Since the program's launch, the company has decreased wait times and boosted access, changing the average wait to 117 days. 

Read the Healthcare IT news here >>

RFK Jr. Leans Into Wearables

In the last few years, wearables have gained great popularity due to their ability to capture and track valuable health insights. However, they may be sought after even more following a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on June 24.

During that event, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), shared that he wants every American to use a wearable health device within four years. The articles went on to share how these devices are central to Mr. Kennedy's “Make America Healthy Again" initiative, but also dives into how they could lead to privacy risks. 

Read the full Becker’s Health IT article here >> 

Policy and Regulatory

CMS Commits to Tech Initiatives to Give Medicare Patients, Providers Easier Access to Health Data

During an HHS meeting on health policy in early June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its intention to create an interoperable national provider directory. This will allow patients and others to review provider details and make more informed decisions concerning their healthcare services.  

They’re also aiming to modernize identification processes, using CLEAR or Login.gov, where individuals can confirm their identity and use it across the healthcare system. The goal is to make interacting with CMS systems more seamless and reduce potential security risks. Other changes include introducing digital insurance cards, integrating claims data into daily operations, and more. 

Read the full Fierce Healthcare article here >> 

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill

House and Senate lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act aimed at enhancing federal agency coordination and protecting medical data. 

If the bill passes, it’ll mandate that HHS and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) collaborate on improving healthcare cybersecurity. They’ll also be required to appoint a liaison to coordinate real-time cyberattack responses between the two agencies. 

The article goes on to discuss other focuses of the bill, such as identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities, training, and additional measures. 

Read the full TechTarget article here >>

FDA Clears First AI Tool For Breast Cancer Risk Prediction From Startup Clairity

Mammograms have been used for over 60 years to detect breast cancer in its early stages. However, now, AI and computer vision can assess mammography images to help predict future risk that the human eye can’t see. 

The platform, Clarity Breast, has been trained on millions of images and corroborated across over 77,000 mammograms. It provides practitioners with a five-year risk score, enabling individuals to benefit from life-saving, preventive support. Due to its potential, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted the platform de novo clearance, enabling its launch in leading healthcare systems soon.

Read the full Fierce Biotech article here >>

Industry Conversations

'Readiness gap' Holds Back GenAI Adoption in Healthcare, Survey Finds

Despite the benefits of GenAI, such as assisting with EHR management and streamlining prior authorizations, the healthcare industry isn’t yet ready to implement them according to a survey. 

A survey by Wolter Kluwer, completed by over 300 physicians, administrators, and more, revealed a “readiness gap”. 

The article shared that only a handful of respondents were aware of the formal policies on GenAI use within their organizations, and that just 20% had participated in structured training. They went on to explain that flawed workflows needed to be improved before GenAI could be integrated. Staffing shortages, the lack of corporate buy-in, and other readiness challenges were also identified as gaps that stalled adoption. 

Read the full TechTarget article here >>

The Next 3 Years of Tech in Healthcare: What Will Be Possible?

A lot has occurred in healthcare delivery over the last 18 months, thanks to advances in AI and digital technology. However, what more can we expect in the next few years? Five leaders in the health IT space shared their thoughts on the future, with many citing greater access and convenience. 

For instance, Chris Carmody, the Chief Technology Officer of UPMC, mentioned that technology will be “More broad, more scaled out so people can be seen in a timely manner.” Edwina Bhaskaran, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics Officer at Mayo Clinic, expects that more care will be delivered at home, and healthcare systems will share increased data, enabling them to be informed and engaged. 

Read the full Beckers Hospital Review article here >>

Growth, Funding and Innovation

CVS Health Commits $20B to Health-Tech Initiatives

CVS Health is on a mission to improve interoperability, enabling doctors’ offices, pharmacies, and other stakeholders to communicate with one another about a single patient record seamlessly. This will allow each party to see everything that’s going on with a patient, rather than operating in their silos. 

The goal is also to empower patients by making information more easily available, like claim status. Instead of calling to find out if a claim has been denied, they want patients to be notified via text, call, or an app, which is a more proactive approach. 

To bring this vision, and other initiatives to life, they’re investing $20 billion over the next ten years in the project. 

Read the full MobiHealthNews article here >>

Abridge secures $300M, boosts valuation to $5.3B

Abridge, a company providing a generative AI platform for clinical conversations, recently raised $300 million in Series E funding. This is just after they secured $250 million in Series D funding in February of this year. In four months, their valuation has gone from $2.75 billion to $5.3 billion. 

Abridge’s platform converts patient-provider conversations into structured clinical notes and billable documentation in real-time, driving documentation efficiency. With the funding, they plan to grow their workforce, create additional products, and scale their AI platform. 

Read the full MobiHealthNews article here >>

OpenLoop Resources & News 

What do patients want in a telehealth experience?

Patients expect virtual care solutions to offer convenience and accessibility, but these two factors alone aren’t enough for organizations to stand out from their competitors. In this article, we outline five key things people look for in a telehealth experience, including personalized care and control. 

By being knowledgeable of what individuals want, company leaders can design a virtual care delivery solution that attracts and engages patients. 

Read the full OpenLoop blog here >> 

What Does NCQA Accreditation Mean and Why Is It Important?

If you’re operating a virtual care company, it’s not just about providing accessible care; it’s about delivering high-quality care. In a growing market, where telehealth organizations are springing up rapidly to meet increasing patient demands, it's quality that’ll set businesses apart. 

However, how do you show that your company is committed to offering superior care and should be a trusted option? One way to achieve this is to obtain NCQA  accreditation and/or partner with a company that’s been accredited. Below, you’ll explore what NCQA is, the top NCQA accreditation benefits, and more. 

Read the full OpenLoop blog here >>