The US Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has proposed a set of rules for health data, technology, and interoperability. The rules aim to improve access and exchange of electronic health information, define guidelines for trustworthy artificial intelligence, and establish reporting requirements for certified healthcare IT. The proposed rule has received positive feedback from industry insiders who believe it will result in a better patient experience. Developers of certified health IT would have until the end of 2024 to adopt new standards and technologies outlined in the rules.
Senators blast UnitedHealth CEO for lackluster cybersecurity, monopoly
The CEO of UnitedHealth, Andrew Witty, was questioned by U.S. lawmakers over a major cyberattack on subsidiary Change Healthcare by the AlphV gang in February,