11/11/24

The Coalition for Health AI Announced the Release of Two Documents: An AI Assurance Lab Criteria Framework and Model Cards

The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced the release of two new documents designed to improve the transparency and security of Health AI.

11/11/24

The Digital Medicine Society Launches the DiMe Seal

The DiMe Seal is designed to be a symbol for quality and trust in digital health software products.

11/11/24

U.S. Supreme Court Hears DSH Payments Case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Becerra - a case about disproportionate share hospital payments.

11/6/24

Culture of Blocking Information, Not Technology, Impedes Healthcare Data Exchange

Micky Tripathi, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Acting Chief AI Officer at HHS, published a blog post claiming that behavior, not technology, is the biggest barrier to progress for information-sharing.

11/3/24

PHTI’s 2024 Report on the State of Digital Health Purchasing

A new survey indicates why buyers of digital health tools choose particular solutions.

11/3/24

California Law Regulating AI Use in Utilization Management

New California law requires health plans that use AI for utilization management to ensure fairness and transparency and retain human oversight in decision-making.

10/13/24

Particle Health Sues Epic for Alleged Antitrust Violations

Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic systems, accusing the EHR company of monopolistic practices that harm patient care and suppress market competition.

10/13/24

ASTP Announces 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan

ASTP released a strategic plan for managing federal health IT from 2024-2030 to advance healthcare outcomes across the nation.

10/9/24

Senator Markey Introduces the AI Civil Rights Act

Senator Markey’s (D-MA) proposed AI Civil Rights Act could have significant implications for using algorithms in healthcare – especially in preventing discrimination and promoting transparency in AI-driven decision-making.

10/8/24

Governor Newsom Vetoes California’s AI Safety Bill

Governor Newsom vetoed California’s AI Safety Bill, claiming that the bill would fail to adequately regulate AI models and stifle innovation.