Insights shaping the future of care
Perspectives from the frontlines of healthcare innovation
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Iterate to innovate at the speed of AI
Rapid prototyping and iterative engineering speed up getting ideas to market. However, athenaInstitute co-chair Richard Barnwell explains that accelerating innovation also depends on a cultural shift within product teams and healthcare organizations.
athenaInstitute Perspectives
The athenaInstitute Perspectives series translates complex topics like AI, interoperability, healthcare policy, and practice transformation into actionable insights for healthcare leaders. Through essays, policy briefs, manifestos, and research analyses, we highlight both the challenges and the breakthroughs defining modern healthcare.
Executive viewpoints
Leadership perspectives from athenahealth and industry experts on the evolution of care and the business behind it.
Policy briefs
Plain-language breakdowns of regulatory shifts and their implications for ambulatory care.
Researcher insights
Data-informed analysis and commentary from the athenaInstitute’s research as well as academic and clinician collaborators.
Recent highlights
How AI is changing what healthcare buyers really want
Discover how AI is transforming healthcare software from products into outcome-driven services. Michael Palantoni, Chief Strategy Officer, highlights what this means for leaders and the questions it raises.
Innovation is not a solo sport
The most powerful healthcare IT breakthroughs come from working closely with customers. Chad Dodd, VP of Product Development, shares how athenahealth brings practices and developers together to accelerate innovation.
Three healthcare trends that will shape 2026
This is a make-or-break year for AI in healthcare. Follow this and other top healthcare trends for 2026, highlighted by our athenaInstitute co-chair and Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Palantoni.
AI in healthcare is about clinicians, not technology
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nele Jessel discusses our recent "AI on the Frontlines of Care" study, shedding light on what AI is really doing within healthcare.
Transforming rural health to build stronger communities
VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Joe Ganley, discusses the Rural Health Transformation Program and how it aims to modernize rural care delivery.
Building the operating system for modern ambulatory care
Hear from athenaInstitute co-chair and Chief Strategy Officer Michael Palantoni about how partnerships and interoperability are transforming healthcare delivery.
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