ONC Publishes Updated Common Agreement for TEFCA
As part of the 21st Century Cures Act, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) published Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Version 1.1 on the Federal Register on Nov. 7, 2023.
2024 Predictions for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Healthcare cybersecurity professionals should look to the start of 2024 as an opportunity to look at their cybersecurity programs with a fresh perspective.
CMS Issues Guidance on AI Use for Determining Medicare Advantage Care
On Feb. 6, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services submitted a notice to Medicare Advantage care plans governing the use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic models in making care determinations for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
Join Artificial Intelligence Innovators at HIMSS24
Gain insights from leading healthcare organizations that have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence at 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition to enhance patient outcomes, stimulate revenue growth and tackle workforce challenges
Report: Cybersecurity Programs Face Challenges from GenAI Risks, Ransomware Attacks
With the rise of artificial intelligence in 2023 and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare, more sophisticated cyberattacks are occuring, according to the 2023 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey Report. The report, which analyzes data collected in 2023, provides a comprehensive sn...
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs is First in World to Earn C-COMM Stage 6 Validation
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs - King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh has achieved validation at Stage 6 on the C-COMM maturity model, making it the first organization worldwide to attain this milestone.
OMB issues guidance on Federal Agency use of Artificial Intelligence
As of Dec. 1, 2024, federal agencies will be required to create a governance structure and meet minimum practices in order to deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of agencies daily work according to an announcement by Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris on March 28.
University of California, Davis Health Pioneers Framework for Ethical Health AI and Data Governance
A California-based healthcare provider has produced two data governance standards to reach their goal of evaluating and integrating ethical artificial intelligence models into their clinical operations.
Industry Updates: EU AI Act and CIRCIA Proposed Rule
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act was recently approved March 18, 2024, by the European parliament. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published the CIRCIA proposed rule on April 4, 2024.
HIMSS24 Europe: Advancing Interoperability in European Healthcare
As well as showcasing a dedicated Data and Interoperability content track, the 2024 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Rome will present HIMSS’ highly recognized Interoperability Showcase from May 29th to 31st.
Cybersecurity Threats and Legislation Explored at HIMSS24 Europe in Rome
The world’s most engaged and connected speakers on cybersecurity will explore the cyber threat landscape at the 2024 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition, analyzing current legislation and cybersecurity innovations.
HIMSS Cybersecurity Expert Lee Kim Running for ISC2 Board of Directors
Lee Kim, HIMSS Senior Principal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, is running for the Board of Directors of ISC2, the world’s leading member association for cybersecurity professionals.