Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating across every aspect of healthcare—from operational forecasting and revenue cycle automation to clinical decision support and ambient documentation. Yet without a clear, responsible AI governance strategy, the same technologies that promise efficiency and better outcomes can introduce bias and create regulatory exposure.

Comprehensive policies and tools matter, but without continuous, role-specific education, even well-designed safeguards fail at the point of care. HIPAA training does check the regulatory checkbox, but it also helps to reduce compliance gaps, improve audit readiness, and lower breach risk across complex hospital environments.

To understand how organizations are preparing for the future, we analyzed perspectives from more than 600 healthcare leaders across the nation. The findings are published in our 2026 Trends in Quality and Compliance report, which reveals a critical shift: successful organizations are moving beyond reactive problem-solving to proactive prevention. They are building cultures of accountability, prioritizing workforce readiness, and leveraging data to keep outcomes on track.

HealthStream’s Quality & Compliance team unpacks findings from the 2026 Trends in Quality & Compliance report, featuring insights from 670+ healthcare leaders.

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In this complimentary webinar, experts from the American Red Cross and HealthStream introduce the r.25 American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite™, highlighting new enhancements designed to deliver greater flexibility, innovation, and ongoing support. Attendees gain insight into the science and clinical expertise behind the education, explore newly added tools and features, review key timelines for leaders, learners, and instructors, and learn practical concepts to help improve resuscitation outcomes while minimizing operational impact.

Joint Commission staffing expectations now require healthcare organizations to prove clinical competency—not just fill shifts. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to gain clear, evidence-based visibility into clinician competencies across every unit, even amid workforce volatility. See a practical, scalable approach that modernizes competency validation, reduces risk, and prepares your organization for 2026 regulatory expectations—without adding work for educators or managers.