Government & Policy

New HIMSS Media research finds that nearly 75 percent of hospitals are beyond the basic level of interoperability, that best practices for information sharing are emerging and half are gearing up for APIs and FHIR.

The Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) officially launched on April 1, 2019, in Hong Kong.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently announced the appointment of a Public Sector Data Security Review Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of data security practices across the entire public service.

The “Bringing Predictive Analytics to Healthcare Challenge” is the third in a series designed to encourage innovators to focus on healthcare. 

Health Secretary Matt Hancock unveiled plans for the creation of a new unit called NHSX earlier this year.

The CMS Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge stems from the Trump administration's recent call to boost AI innovation in the U.S.

The insurance group says it's supportive of more data sharing, but says CMS' timeline for API-enabled access is too aggressive.

As the world deals with aging populations, the Harvard professor and veteran CIO looks at how Japan has the urgency, vision and support to change care delivery models in ways that other countries would be smart to emulate.

The HELP Committee on Tuesday heard feedback from stakeholders about how the proposed rules from CMS and ONC should be fine-tuned for optimal effect.

CMS and other health insurers are using the program to deliver innovative and unique value to customers, both in terms of cost and quality.