Government & Policy

Former Georgia rep Doug Collins, President Donald Trump's choice for Veterans Affairs secretary, told members of Congress that the minimal deployment of the new electronics health records system "is not acceptable."

The Health Department has appointed Fay Flevaras, its first assistant secretary of digital transformation and delivery, to the position.

Transport minister will lead health to deliver on priorities.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is excusing Veterans Affairs' virtual care providers from participating in a federal telehealth controlled substance registry framework if the patient had a previous in-person visit.

The rule would establish a framework for a telehealth controlled substance registry and authorize three types of special registration. Some industry groups have voiced concerns for providers in their initial reactions to the proposed rule.

The new hires have deep public and private sector experience and will lead HHS efforts around artificial intelligence, data and digital technology within the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy's Office of the CTO.

The framework explores ways to spur innovation and adoption, enable more trustworthy model development, promote access and foster AI-empowered healthcare workforces.

As the artificial intelligence policies developed under the Biden Administration come into focus and a new inauguration approaches, one healthcare AI leader says he's optimistic about the future of public-private partnerships in the space.  

In the year ahead, a new president and new policies won't be the only changes in store as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, virtual care, digital therapeutics, reimbursement and more continue to evolve.

The Coalition for Health AI is offering its Applied Model Card artificial intelligence transparency tool on GitHub to build "the kind of trust that we need," says its CEO Dr. Brian Anderson.