Heathcare policy and regulation

Health information technology policy and regulation encompass guidelines, standards and laws designed to govern the use, management, exchange and protection of electronic health information. Read how federal, state and local rulemaking ensures data privacy, improves healthcare outcomes, enhances system efficiency, and maintains data security.

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News 23 Dec 2025
Trump administration nixes Biden-era health IT policies, including AI ‘model cards’

Two proposed rules released Monday would pare back government guardrails around health information technology software, including some put forward by the Biden administration. Continue Reading

— Healthcare Dive
News 17 Dec 2025
Lawmakers worry about new VA Oracle EHR rollouts

Thirteen medical centers are scheduled to go live with the Oracle EHR next year. But the embattled project hasn’t fully implemented most recommendations from the Government Accountability Office. Continue Reading

— Healthcare Dive

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Telehealth prescribing flexibility extended through 2026
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