Maverick Minute (Page 3)
04/13/25
OMB Memos on Federal Agencies’ Use of AI
The OMB issued two memos directing federal agencies to reform their policies to accelerate the use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
04/13/25
States are accelerating efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in 2025, following a surge of AI legislative activity in 2024.
04/6/25
DEA and HHS Delay Telehealth Policy Implementation
The DEA and HHS postponed the effective date of two telehealth rules intended to expand remote prescribing, while temporary COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities remain in place.
04/6/25
Digital Medicine Society Integrated Evidence Plans For Digital Health Tools
The Digital Medicine Society released a toolkit to help digital health developers with their go-to-market strategy.
03/30/25
“US Healthcare That Works: Transformation through Market-Driven Innovation:” A General Catalyst Institute Policy Paper
03/30/25
HHS Announces Reorganization Plans
HHS Secretary Kennedy announces a major agency restructuring as part of the “Make America Healthy Again Transformation.”
03/21/25
Dr. Oz’s CMS Administrator Nomination Confirmation Hearing
In a hearing held by the Senate Finance Committee, Dr. Mehmet Oz shared his vision for federal health care programs should he be confirmed as CMS Administrator.
03/21/25
CMS Innovation Center Concludes Payment Models
As part of its rollback of federal spending, the Trump Administration is changing the CMS Innovation Center’s portfolio of models.
03/16/25
Automation in Medicaid Prior Authorization Processes
MACPAC studied how Medicaid plans are using AI in prior authorization processes.
03/11/25
Trump Administration’s 10-for-1 Deregulation Executive Order
President Trump issued an executive order to rescind 10 regulations for every new one, which will have a dramatic impact on the healthcare landscape.