Daily health it & security roundup: 6 stories curated September 18, 2026. Lead: University Hospitals Tees plans single group-wide EPR.

The latest in health it & security: 6 developments from the past day, tracked and curated by the HealthTech Cube news desk. The lead story: University Hospitals Tees plans single group-wide EPR.
Trump’s $500 ACA refunds offer immediate financial relief to some enrollees, but healthcare experts question whether they address the broader affordability challenges facing Americans. The post Trump’s $500 ACA Refunds: ‘We Shouldn’t Confuse a Check With a Healthcare Affordability Strategy’ appeared first on MedCity News.
Patrick Velliky is confident the No Surprises Act is lowering out-of-network spending, despite research to the contrary. HaloMD’s chief external affairs officer responds to criticisms of his analysis, and of his company.
What You Should Know Ferry Health emerged from stealth, securing $9M in seed funding to deploy an autonomous, agentic AI personal assistant that handles complex healthcare logistics for patients. The seed financing round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Index Ventures, with participation from Avid Ventures, Layout Ventures, SV Angel, BoxGroup, Asymmetric Capital Partners, ... Read More
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