Government & Policy
In a HIMSS25 preview, Muhammad Babar, management information systems officer for the Pakistan Ministry of Health, notes healthcare technology hurdles the ministry has faced and how it's strengthening the country's health information systems.
John Saran, a partner at Holland & Knight, says that while many are anticipating longer review periods and larger filing and documentation requirements, questions remain about what changes will happen at the FTC under the new presidential administration.
While leadership changes present challenges, Cliff Steinhauer, information security and engagement director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, says the need for robust cybersecurity coordination will push both parties to cooperate next year.
Troy Adams, cyber engagement specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says Scattered Spider suspects are between 19 and 22 - and deploy sophisticated ransomware such as ALPHV Black Cat, used on Change Healthcare.
Tom Leary, senior vice president and head of government relations at HIMSS, says every government in every country is concerned with protecting data and training its workforce to be prepared for a cyberattack.
The International Committee of the Red Cross's Javier Elkin discusses his personal journey from neuroscience research to government and nonprofit work specializing in science, health and technology.
Dr Dimitra Panteli of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies discusses the challenges of encouraging countries to study each other's digital health policies and build a common understanding.
George Pappas, healthcare cybersecurity expert and CEO of Intraprise Health, says HIPAA is just a baseline for new state regulations that include incident reporting within 72 hours.
For Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS senior director of government relations Valerie Rogers explains how state and federal policies, along with IT innovations that promote data modernization and exchange, are improving perinatal health outcomes.
For Global Health Equity Week, Knight Consulting principal and New Jersey HIMSS member Mike Relli, describes how Section 1115 waivers can help states boost access and reduce SDOH disparities for citizens reentering the community after incarceration.
