Public Policy

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By Jeff Lagasse 10:53 am December 18, 2024
The shutdown disrupted critical healthcare services across the state and exposed Nebraskans' PHI, the lawsuit alleges.
Capitol Hill
By Mike Miliard 10:50 am December 18, 2024
The bipartisan continuing resolution announced on Monday offers "big wins" for virtual care, and the American Telemedicine Association and other healthcare groups are pleased.
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.
Patient in mask talking to receptionist in mask
By Jeff Lagasse 03:53 pm November 21, 2024
Underinsured Americans often skip or delay care, resulting in the worsening of health conditions, survey finds.
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.