Maverick Minute (Page 3)
02/23/25
Vital Directions for Health and Health Care: Priorities for 2025
The National Academy of Medicine published a series of articles to identify the priority issue areas for U.S. healthcare and recommend solutions.
02/9/25
HHS Report on Consolidation in Health Care Markets
A new HHS report on healthcare consolidation strengthens calls for antitrust enforcement and transparency in private equity activity to address rising costs and declining care quality.
01/30/25
Trump Administration Health-Related Executive Actions
President Trump released a flurry of executive orders and rescissions in his first week in office.
01/12/25
Texas Responsible AI Governance Act
A new proposed framework is designed to regulate AI in Texas.
01/12/25
Illinois introduced legislation that would allow its Department of Insurance to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in coverage decisions, focusing on human oversight, transparency, and consumer protection.
01/12/25
HHS Publishes Roadmap for the Private and Public Sectors’ Responsible Use of Health AI Tools
The HHS AI Strategic Plan is designed to align the private and public sector’s approach to being a global leader of AI innovation and responsibly using health AI to improve the lives of Americans.
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.