Government & Policy

Stack of $100 U.S. dollars on loose bills
By Andrea Fox 02:29 pm April 16, 2025
The initial expiration of MITRE's contract for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program was a shock to many cybersecurity experts. But the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency quickly pledged that there would be no lapse in service.
Doctor checking and tracking information on a computer
By Andrea Fox 10:55 am April 15, 2025
ASTP has released the 2025 SAFER Guides, which aim to improve health systems' adherence to electronic health record best practices. They were updated by clinicians with informatics training and informaticians with clinical experience.
Businessperson signing piece of paper
By Jessica Hagen 02:23 pm April 14, 2025
Two new memos update federal AI policy, which the White House says will accelerate innovation, strengthen public trust and prioritize U.S.-developed AI tools.  
Dr. Ateev Mehrotra of Brown University School of Public Health on telehealth policy
By Bill Siwicki 12:39 pm April 14, 2025
Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, chair of the school's department of health services, policy and practice, discusses the frustrations and promise of telehealth reimbursement and regulation – and describes how the current situation is stifling virtual care innovation.
Business professionals shake hands to formalise a deal
By Adam Ang 07:11 pm April 13, 2025
Hong Kong's Health Bureau has added pathology reports viewing functionality to its mobile health application.
Group of workers with laptops
By Susan Morse 02:35 pm April 11, 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, payers must send prior authorization decisions within 7 days and expedited decisions within 72 hours.
IT checks info on laptop in front of IT room
By Andrea Fox 10:05 am April 11, 2025
The implementation of the Oracle electronic health records system at the Ohio Veterans Affairs medical center is expected to be completed by June 1, 2026. 
HHS building in Washington, DC
By Andrea Fox 11:05 am April 09, 2025
The mass layoffs have severely undercut essential IT, policy and contracting functions, and sources say they fear critical expertise has been lost. The government could hire contractors to fill the gaps, putting ousted employees in an ethical bind.
Ben Wolf, partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group
By Jessica Hagen 01:53 pm April 08, 2025
Ben Wolf, partner in Alston & Bird's Health Care Group, told MobiHealthNews how FDA staffing cuts could slow device approvals and what companies can do to stay ahead.