Government & Policy

Synapxe has introduced two new interoperability standards to help startups develop interoperable digital health solutions.

As chair of the Public Health and Environment Committee, Baltimore Councilwoman Phylicia Porter helps direct local policy and legislation on health disparities.

The agency confirmed that eligible Medicare telehealth reimbursements would be processed retroactively for virtual visits, and cleared up confusion on provider home address reporting requirements.

Megan Schmidt, CEO at Madaket Health, says the work of updating provider directories is the responsibility of payers – but much of that work is still being done manually, with mistakes incurring heavy penalties.

The joint initiative is meant to develop specific rural healthcare strategies, rather than simply adapting urban models. The aim is to co-create a unified operating approach that benefits rural providers and patients alike.

CISA and its partners have a new warning for small and medium-sized healthcare organizations, who should beware of some recently discovered exploits.

While the many dramas on Capitol Hill may make for interesting news cycles, "state government is the infrastructure of our political system." Just as states are in charge of medical licensure, many are leading the way on setting AI guardrails.

The two-month reprieve extends through January 2026. While some providers are restarting telehealth services, it remains unclear whether eligible virtual care reimbursements, accrued during the 43-day shutdown, will be approved for retroactive payment.

As Cyprus prepares to assume the EU presidency, Christos Schizas with the National eHealth Authority of Cyprus says the country will showcase its alignment with the EHDS and host key events to help advance European digital health.

With the retirement of Ann Mond Johnson, the ATA's board has promoted Senior VP for Public Policy Kyle Zebley to lead the telehealth organization. He will stay on as executive director of lobbying arm ATA Action.