Government & Policy

Doctor working on a transparent monitor
By Maja Dragovic 02:43 pm February 28, 2025
For many healthcare organisations, the path forward on their digital transformation journey can seem overwhelming. HIMSS's ddigital mmaturity mmodels can help.
A patient in a headwrap consulting with a doctor who is holding a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 11:15 pm February 27, 2025
Also, Northeast Health Wangaratta has upgraded its EMR system.
VA building signage
By Andrea Fox 11:11 am February 27, 2025
The GAO questions simultaneous electronic health record improvements and new deployments, while the VA deputy secretary nominee speaks of urgency to complete the long-stalled project. The implementation team offers progress updates and automation plans. 
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By 09:15 am February 26, 2025
How healthcare organizations can create seamless IAM frameworks.
Patient checks pill bottle against her patient record on a laptop
By Andrea Fox 10:52 am February 24, 2025
Three months after announcing its intention to become a Qualified Health Information Network under TEFCA, the company is now taking official steps to participate in the nationwide healthcare interoperability framework.
clinician hands and laptop open to a telehealth call
By Andrea Fox 10:39 am February 24, 2025
The Alliance for Connected Care has asked U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene on proposed Drug Enforcement Agency e-prescribing rules, urging broader telehealth access.
A person holding a smartphone staring outside the office window
By Adam Ang 12:52 am February 21, 2025
Also, The Alfred Hospital implemented a new surgical system for minimally invasive procedures.
Female doctor on laptop smiles at patient in foreground who is taking notes
By Andrea Fox 02:51 pm February 19, 2025
The virtual care organization said the Drug Enforcement Administration's draft framework would impose on clinical decision-making. It also flagged compliance impracticalities around provider exclusions and arbitrary requirements.
public health nurse examines data on a computer
By Andrea Fox 11:36 am February 17, 2025
The terminations include all first-year officers in the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service investigating outbreaks and emerging health dangers. Other layoffs at CMS and FDA are also reported.
Nurses using a desktop computer in their station
By Adam Ang 11:29 pm February 13, 2025
Public Service Association has asked the Privacy Commissioner and Employment Relations Authority to keep Te Whatu Ora from dismissing roles in data and digital.