Government & Policy

Man in black tshirt codes on a laptop
By Andrea Fox 04:31 pm December 16, 2024
The EHR Association is urging the agency to address members' concerns and finalize additional decision support intervention measurements proposed in the draft rule, and clarify uncertainties that could compromise the quality of submissions.
Clinician hands holding tablet
By Andrea Fox 03:45 pm December 09, 2024
Indian Health Service moves forward on interoperability by selecting the health information network as its designated QHIN under the national agreement.
Technician puts ECG stickers on the chest of personabout to enter an MRI machine
By Andrea Fox 10:08 am December 06, 2024
Also: New genAI tools and agents launch to help doctors and nurses at large health systems and small providers reduce their administrative burdens.
Doctor appears on screen as patient in foreground checks blood pressure at home
By Andrea Fox 10:48 am December 05, 2024
Health IT companies join providers and healthcare industry groups in asking the top Congressional leaders to extend the telehealth flexibilities as the EOY 2024 deadline looms.
FDA signage
By Andrea Fox 11:30 am December 04, 2024
The agency said it will review developers' modified Predetermined Change Control Plans for artificial intelligence and machine learning submissions that have already been approved without triggering the need for new marketing submissions.
artist's take on AI represented by Tetrix-like cubes in a 3D tower
By Andrea Fox 11:04 am December 03, 2024
Four GOP members of Congress are asking Micky Tripathi and ASTP/ONC to halt efforts toward government-administered artificial intelligence safety testing, and "walk back support" for a lab model proposed by the Coalition for Health AI.
A nurse checking a patient record on a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 07:53 pm December 01, 2024
This could impact ongoing health system IT modernisation efforts, says New Zealand’s largest trade union, Public Service Association.
The U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
By Mike Miliard 11:04 am November 27, 2024
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 would provide grants to help healthcare organizations strengthen prevention and response - and push for better coordination between HHS and CISA.
HHS building
By Andrea Fox 10:46 am November 27, 2024
The Office of Civil Rights could have initiated follow-up after discovering security flaws, but "rarely initiated these reviews when it identified serious compliance issues," according to the HHS inspector general's audit program review.
VA building signage
By Andrea Fox 11:22 am November 21, 2024
The revised bill now leaves out provisions that would have increased Congressional oversight over the VA's EHR modernization partnership with Oracle, which is set to restart in 2025.