# 📣 Digital Health Download: February 2026

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Podcast: [The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-heart-of-healthcare-a-digital-health-podcast-4062107)
Published: 2026-02-02T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’re back with our monthly rundown of the top headlines in health tech! Today, Halle and Steve sort through the biggest stories shaping the year ahead, from AI prescribing to lawsuits galore. We cover: AI prescribing (in Utah!) The FDA updated guidance on clinical decision support for AI in medicine The lawsuit against Prenuvo after a missed stroke warning, and the broader debate over accountability in AI-assisted diagnostics Texas’ antitrust case against Epic - are they being anti-competitive? New evidence shows GLP-1 drugs lower employer healthcare costs by 9% Why healthcare hiring is slowing down Halle’s book is now available! (Order now on Amazon ) Show notes: Utah begins pilot of prescribing AI medication (Utah Department of Commerce) FDA issues guidance on wellness products, clinical decision support software (AHA) Man got $2,500 whole-body MRI that found no problems—then had massive stroke (Ars Technica) Texas sues Epic, accusing it of running a monopoly (Wisconsin Public Radio) Why cover GLP-1s? They’ll lower employer healthcare costs, study says (Healthcare Dive) Hospitals' make-or-break year (Axios) — 🙏 Thank you to our show sponsor, Smarter Technologies, the first automation and insights platform for healthcare efficiency. Learn more at www.smartertech.com — 📍 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 .

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