Public Policy

Private rheumatologist Dr Anandita Santosa in Singapore notes how current AI in healthcare priorities practically leave autoimmune and rheumatic diseases behind and shares what can be done to build a more comprehensive AI-driven preventive care ecosystem.

Janus Health's Carol Howard says the WISeR model's AI-driven reviews of specific Medicare services may trigger denials. To avoid this, hospitals must align clinical documentation with local and national coverage determination rules.

Ceribell received breakthrough device designation for its LVO stroke detection monitor, and Naox Technologies secured 510(k) clearance for its in-ear EEG device.

The state is piloting a program with Doctronic that allows AI to legally participate in medical decision-making for patients with chronic conditions in need of prescription renewals.

While HIMSS Media editors anticipate that AI will be used in every layer of healthcare's tech stack in 2026, they stress that governance and human oversight are essential to ensure AI works safely at scale.

All 50 states were awarded funding to launch their proposals to achieve sustainable rural healthcare over a 10-year timeframe. See how much each stated received.

The extension allows providers to continue remotely prescribing Schedule II–V controlled substances under specific conditions to prevent a disruptive "telemedicine cliff."

The proposed class action lawsuit against the San Diego-based health system alleges that a patient's medical visit was recorded using Abridge without his consent, violating California privacy laws.

In the best case scenario, hospitals “are getting 20% less than the lowest workman’s comp fee schedule in the country,” says Zachary Schultz of EnableComp.

HIMSS Media editors discuss 2025 healthcare trends, including a shift toward mature AI use cases, scrutiny about ROI and regulation gaps as executives wrestle with choosing vendor partners and implementing AI tools.