Government & Policy

The EHR Association is urging the agency to address members' concerns and finalize additional decision support intervention measurements proposed in the draft rule, and clarify uncertainties that could compromise the quality of submissions.

While leadership changes present challenges, Cliff Steinhauer, information security and engagement director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, says the need for robust cybersecurity coordination will push both parties to cooperate next year.

Troy Adams, cyber engagement specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says Scattered Spider suspects are between 19 and 22 - and deploy sophisticated ransomware such as ALPHV Black Cat, used on Change Healthcare.

Tom Leary, senior vice president and head of government relations at HIMSS, says every government in every country is concerned with protecting data and training its workforce to be prepared for a cyberattack.

Indian Health Service moves forward on interoperability by selecting the health information network as its designated QHIN under the national agreement.

The International Committee of the Red Cross's Javier Elkin discusses his personal journey from neuroscience research to government and nonprofit work specializing in science, health and technology.

Also: New genAI tools and agents launch to help doctors and nurses at large health systems and small providers reduce their administrative burdens.

Dr Dimitra Panteli of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies discusses the challenges of encouraging countries to study each other's digital health policies and build a common understanding.

Health IT companies join providers and healthcare industry groups in asking the top Congressional leaders to extend the telehealth flexibilities as the EOY 2024 deadline looms.

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.