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Daily Update for September 23, 2026

VA signs $775.72 million ambient AI contract; Heidi raises $340 million for agents; robotic thyroid ultrasound tested; AMA presses CMS on prior auth deadline

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Tuesday selected Abridge and Knowtex for a five-year ambient AI enterprise contract with a $775.72 million ceiling across all eligible vendors, Abridge announced and Nextgov reported. The contract is a…

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