Government & Policy

American Hospital Association data shows hospitals are using automated processes for public health reporting for immunizations, syndromic data and lab results – but it's not always easy.

The Health Data Hub's Pauline Cohen explains that the SHAIPED project will assist AI-enabled medical device manufacturers in obtaining health data for model training while maintaining regulatory compliance.

While 17,000 federal workers have already lost their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, "a department-wide RIF is off the table," says Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins. "But that doesn’t mean we’re done improving VA."

Data from this past year showed that 65% of individuals accessed patient information online at least once in the past year, up from 57% in 2022. Those managing chronic conditions or recent cancer diagnoses are even more engaged, says ASTP/ONC. 

It also comes with a strategy and architecture plan to enhance national digital health interoperability.

They will provide access to virtual consults for non-urgent conditions. 

With AI already deployed in healthcare, the University of Copenhagen's Martin Brynskov believes connecting systems and training staff in AI tools' use is necessary for developing a unified European AI strategy.

European legislation, workforce trends, women’s health, AI implementations, and more will be in the spotlight at HIMSS25 Europe at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, France on 10-12 June 2025.

Veterans Affairs chief Doug Collins told senators that he strongly supports President Trump's $3.5 billion FY26 earmark to bolster the rollout of Oracle Health across the VA's electronic health record modernization program.

Dr. Don Rucker, chief strategy officer at 1upHealth, who led ONC in the first Trump administration, says the government is returning to pre-pandemic norms, rather than making cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.