Public Policy

A strong MFN law could be a meaningful step toward bringing U.S. prices in line with those paid by other high-income countries, says Patients for Affordable Drugs Now.

Ovatient CEO Michael Dalton recommends that states use Rural Health Transformation Program money to move beyond hospital-centric care models and supplement local health services with virtual-first primary and specialty care.

Ryan M. Harrison of the CDC joins MobiHealthNews to preview his upcoming HIMSS26 talk where he'll discuss how the agency’s Technical Reference Architecture accelerates digital transformation across federal public health systems.

Revenue growth will come from clinical outcomes versus document mechanics, says Steve Mongelli, president at mPulse.

The plans are committing to adopt value-driven payment structures that expand tech-enabled care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions.

HHS is looking at how the care plan is supporting the patient, says Sandy Griffiths, senior product manager for Homecare Homebase.

A federal jury found that Medtronic, which plans to appeal the ruling, unlawfully monopolized the bipolar surgical device market through anticompetitive bundling and exclusive-deal practices that harmed rival Applied Medical.

The minibus package also funds HHS and extends acute hospital care at home.

"It's a positive moment," says Kyle Zebley, ATA's CEO and executive director of ATA Action, in a conversation about health tech policy advances and the organization's strategies for 2026.

Michael Abrams of Numerof and Associates says that oversight for AI used in mental health care should mirror that of pharmaceuticals, with clear standards, safety testing and ongoing monitoring.