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26in26: 26 Trends Shaping Hospital Quality in 2026

Healthcare is changing fast and so is the definition of quality.

26 in 26 is a national thought leadership campaign by Convergence Health, featuring 26 trends shaping the future of hospital quality in 2026. Each week, we highlight emerging insights in digital transformation, workforce resilience, patient-centered care, and performance excellence, all grounded in real-world solutions that help hospitals do what matters most: deliver safer, smarter, more equitable care.

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week 1: digital "smarter, faster, safer"

Trend 1:

AI and generative models in clinical workflows

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Trend 2:

Smart hospitals and the Internet of Things (IoT) Driving Live Dashboards

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Trend 3:

Real-Time Quality Management — From Measuring to Managing

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Trend 4:

Human-in-the-Loop Oversight and AI Governance

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Trend 5:

Automation and Predictive Analytics for Early Event Detection

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Trend 6:

Quality Beyond the Walls: Integrating Care Across the Continuum

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Trend 7:

Transitions of Care as a Quality and Reimbursement Imperative

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Trend 8:

Collaboration Across Post-Acute and Ambulatory Partners

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Trend 9:

TEAM Model Readiness and Payment Alignment

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Trend 10:

Value-Based Care and Shared Accountability for Outcomes

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