Government & Policy

Proteus CMO talks regulation hurdles, future plans for digital pill

By Dave Muoio 07:36 pm March 08, 2018

Speaking at HIMSS18, Proteus cofounder and CMO George Savage, MD, recalled the early development and regulation challenges in developing the novel drug delivery tech.

Department of Veterans Affairs looks to private developers for innovation

By Laura Lovett 02:17 pm March 08, 2018

New API allows developers to create digital technology to build mobile and web apps that serve veterans.

Better choices needed to manage US healthcare cost growth, says Paul Krugman at HIMSS18

By Jessica Davis 08:27 pm March 07, 2018

Economist says more scrutiny on elective procedures could contribute to a long-term solution.

HHS panel speaking at HIMSS18 on Wednesday.

HHS seeing 'culture change' when it comes to data sharing

By Laura Lovett 06:08 pm March 07, 2018

The federal agency is also focused on new public-private partnerships as it casts away old, bureaucratic ways of thinking.

ONC chief Donald Rucker lays out his agency's very full plate

By Mike Miliard 11:28 am March 07, 2018

The National Coordinator explains how ONC is approaching 21st Century Cures, TEFCA, info blocking, EHR usability, the power of smartphones to drive interoperability and more.

6 policymakers promise change is on the way

6 policymakers promise change in healthcare is on the way

By 06:05 pm March 06, 2018

At the start of HIMSS18, government officials energize attendees with an insider view of coming changes in Washington.

National Coordinator for Health IT Donald Rucker, MD, speaking at the HIMSS18 ONC Town Hall on Tuesday.

ONC leaders call for fewer regulations, not more

By Mike Miliard 04:55 pm March 06, 2018

As the agency works to advance an array of big projects, ONC is also focused on reducing documentation and quality reporting burdens for providers.

Jon Walter McKeeby, the CIO for its Department of Clinical Research Informatics, speaking during a HIMSS18 Allscripts’ meeting on data security best practices.

NIH, experts warn healthcare pros to stay vigilant to thwart hackers

By Jessica Davis 04:12 pm March 06, 2018

Leaders from Allscripts, NIH, Albany Medical Center and others offered a sobering look at cyberattack risks, calling for bigger budgets and a security-first culture.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma speaking at HIMSS18 on Tuesday.

Seema Verma rolls out new CMS interoperability initiatives at HIMSS18

By Susan Morse 02:17 pm March 06, 2018

The government-wide MyHealthEData initiative is led by the White House Office of American Innovation.

White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner speaking at HIMSS18 on Tuesday.

Jared Kushner says 'Trump administration has a new plan for interoperability'

By Tom Sullivan 12:50 pm March 06, 2018

The President’s senior advisor said the government’s strategy will involve unleashing data to spark innovations such as AI and machine learning with the ultimate goal of interoperability for all Americans.