Government & Policy

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.
Nurses review a patient record on a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 09:21 pm November 20, 2024
The Ministry of Health has secured their commitment to integrate patient data with the national EHR starting next year.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
By Susan Morse 01:20 pm November 20, 2024
Oz will cut waste and fraud within the country's most expensive government agency, Trump says.
Agency cybersecurity infosec illustrated by many colored streams harnessed by a lock
By Andrea Fox 10:47 am November 20, 2024
In its FISMA review for FY 2024, the watchdog agency said that the U.S. Health and Human Services was unable to meet managed and measurable maturity for core metrics.
A doctor with glasses sits at a desk and speaks during a telehealth visit.
By Andrea Fox 10:34 am November 18, 2024
The third extension of pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities through the end of next year will give the agencies time to promulgate final regulations and providers time to comply, the agencies said.
HHS Building
By Susan Morse 12:28 pm November 15, 2024
The president-elect says RFK Jr. will help protect Americans from "pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products and food additives."