Maverick Minute
12/20/24
ASTP/ONC finalized two rules that strengthen the frameworks for nationwide interoperability and amend information blocking exceptions.
12/8/24
The “Make America Healthy Again” Initiative
While HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. awaits Senate confirmation, healthcare organizations and lawmakers express concern over his potential agenda – “Make America Healthy Again.”
11/24/24
New Senate Bill Would Strengthen Cybersecurity of America’s Healthcare System
New federal legislation to protect health care data from cyberattacks was introduced by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators.
11/15/24
PHTI found that digital solutions for hypertension with medication management programs offer a cost-effective way to improve patient health.
11/11/24
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced the release of two new documents designed to improve the transparency and security of Health AI.
11/11/24
The Digital Medicine Society Launches the DiMe Seal
The DiMe Seal is designed to be a symbol for quality and trust in digital health software products.
11/11/24
U.S. Supreme Court Hears DSH Payments Case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Becerra - a case about disproportionate share hospital payments.
11/6/24
Culture of Blocking Information, Not Technology, Impedes Healthcare Data Exchange
Micky Tripathi, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Acting Chief AI Officer at HHS, published a blog post claiming that behavior, not technology, is the biggest barrier to progress for information-sharing.
11/3/24
PHTI’s 2024 Report on the State of Digital Health Purchasing
A new survey indicates why buyers of digital health tools choose particular solutions.
11/3/24
California Law Regulating AI Use in Utilization Management
New California law requires health plans that use AI for utilization management to ensure fairness and transparency and retain human oversight in decision-making.