Maverick Minute (Page 4)
08/3/25
CMS’ Health Technology Ecosystem Initiative
The White House’s “Make Health Tech Great Again” event launched a new CMS program to improve interoperability and modernize the U.S. healthcare system dubbed the “Health Technology Ecosystem Initiative.”
07/27/25
The FDA is warning WHOOP that its “Blood Pressure Insights” is not a wellness device but requires medical device regulatory oversight.
07/13/25
U.S. Supreme Court Litigation Update
The latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions are reshaping the distribution of power between federal and state governments in healthcare and other federal programs.
07/6/25
CMS is testing a new model that will apply tech-enabled prior authorization for traditional Medicare to reduce low-value care.
07/6/25
California’s Frontier AI Policy Framework
On June 17, 2025, the Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models released a 53-page framework to encourage early governance of advanced AI systems. The working group calls for proactive, evidence-based policymaking that extends a “trust but verify” approach to balance innovation with safety.
06/15/25
Trump Administration Healthcare Leadership Update
The Trump administration is prioritizing health policy innovation by appointing leaders with strong technology backgrounds.
06/15/25
CMS Health Tech RFI Listening Session
Following the publication of its Health Technology RFI, CMS gathered industry stakeholders to discuss the health technology ecosystem and announce five new technology-focused initiatives.
06/6/25
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Request for Information
After several years of enforcement discretion, HHS, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Treasury (the “tri-agencies”) are asking for public input on how health plans can publicly post the prices of prescription drugs.
05/25/25
Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI): Virtual Solutions for Depression and Anxiety
PHTI found that digital mental health tools offer clinical benefit but vary in cost-effectiveness.
05/16/25
The agency that tests alternative payment models in Medicare and Medicaid released a new guiding strategy, replacing the old CMMI Second Decade Refresh.