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Policy and Legislation

By HIMSS TV | 06:00 am | December 05, 2023
Rion is working with the Mayo Clinic and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute to heal those who have suffered acute lung injury, says CEO and cofounder Dr. Atta Behfar.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:13 pm | November 15, 2023
The suit alleges the company uses the algorithm to "prematurely and in bad faith" halt payments for healthcare services.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:19 pm | November 09, 2023
The bill would introduce more transparency and regulation to PBMs, and pharmacies would be required to report costs for medications.
By HIMSS TV | 06:00 am | November 07, 2023
Data is needed for good decisions. Enactment of the European Health Data Space would provide secure access, says Maria Hassel from the Swedish eHealth Agency.  
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:53 pm | November 06, 2023
Lawmakers are concerned that CMS' 2024 final Part C and D rule may not adequately address MA plans' increased reliance on AI.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:14 pm | November 03, 2023
Premier and the American Hospital Association laud a recent Supreme Court decision but say HHS is still acting unlawfully.
By HIMSS TV | 06:00 am | November 02, 2023
Alisa Chestler, chair of the data protection, privacy and cybersecurity team at Baker Donelson, questions whether $20 million in annual funding from a new Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination bill is enough to move the needle.  
By Susan Morse | 12:39 pm | November 01, 2023
Stop APM bonus cut and MIPS penalties in MACRA and Medicare physician payment decreases, AMA says.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:10 am | October 31, 2023
Final rule increases payment for certain new renal dialysis drugs and biological products.
By Susan Morse | 12:00 pm | October 27, 2023
CMS is expected to issue a final rule after the comment period ends on November 6.