Legislation

The organization is seeking feedback on how to best advance digital health to empower seniors using technology, while reducing administrative burdens and improving interoperability.

Larry Voyten, chair of the HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Task Force, says that, rather than focusing on national policy, HIMSS members interested in advocacy can work with local chapters to make an impact in their communities.

The updates are a refresh to put more onus around payers/providers to mature their cybersecurity program, says Ferdinand Hamada, managing director of the healthcare, pharma and life sciences sector at MorganFranklin Cyber.

Jonathan French, HIMSS' senior director of public policy, lays out the key points of HIMSS' response to the White House's request for information from the public on developing an AI action plan.

If some cuts to NIH and other research programs extend deeply and are rolled out in a disorganized way, they have the potential to compromise biomedical innovation in the United States, says Vik Bajaj, cofounder and CEO of Foresite Labs.

The Health Tech Investment Act would establish a reimbursement pathway for FDA-cleared AI-enabled medical devices. 

Proposed updates to the HIPAA security rule are specific around the required technical controls and present challenges regarding implementation in a timely manner, says Garrett Weber, Akamai Technologies field CTO for enterprise security.

Tom Leary, HIMSS SVP and head of government relations, details four key areas HIMSS is focused on this year: AI, cybersecurity, digital health transformation and workforce development.  

Leaders of government public policy at HIMSS are prioritizing health equity, AI regulation, cybersecurity and workforce development while urging unified policies that support healthcare innovation.

HIMSS editors recap the sessions they attended on day 3 of HIMSS25, which included questions about government support of telehealth and how interoperability and data exchange will proceed under the new administration.