Maverick Minute (Page 5)
10/8/24
The U.S. Lags Behind Nine Other Countries’ Health System Performance
The U.S. received the lowest overall ranking for health system performance in a global report by the Commonwealth Fund.
10/6/24
Real Time Medical Systems’ Lawsuit Against PointClickCare
Real Time Medical Systems filed a lawsuit against PointClickCare, accusing the vendor of information blocking.
10/6/24
Texas AG Settlement with Pieces Technologies
The Texas Attorney General is the first in the country to settle allegations of deceptive marketing of health AI software.
09/29/24
CMS and Oklahoma Pilot Healthcare Data Interoperability Platform
CMS and the Oklahoma Insurance Department are partnering to pilot a statewide, centralized provider directory in Oklahoma.
09/29/24
CMS AI Demo Days: CMS is asking health care companies to demonstrate AI technology uses in health care settings during quarterly showcases.
09/29/24
Flare Capital Partners Analysis on Healthcare Venture Capital Deals in AI
Of all the healthcare venture capital deals over the past 10 years, $60B was invested in AI-related companies. Most investments were in clinical AI, but AI tools on financial and patient engagement saw the highest returns.
08/29/24
Reliability of AI Chatbots: Kaiser Family Foundation Poll
While AI chatbots can provide helpful health information, a new poll shows that the public does not trust the information.
08/21/24
CMS’ Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) Pathway
CMS introduced a new pathway to expedite and streamline Medicare coverage for FDA-designated Breakthrough Devices
08/20/24
TEFCA Update – Common Agreement 2.0, New SOPs, and QHIN Advancement
The latest TEFCA updates, including a FHIR API mandate and new SOPs, mark a significant step toward the scaling of TEFCA
08/13/24
Acquisition Regulation: Information Technology; Standards for Health IT – Proposed Rule
HHS proposed a new mandate of a standard term in all contracts with health plans and healthcare providers requiring the use of information technology that is certified by ONC.