Press Release
American Medical Informatics Association Affirmation of Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
October 2, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) believes that a thriving health and biomedical informatics community must reflect the full spectrum of human experience. We are committed to fostering a professional environment where diversity is welcomed, people are respected, opportunities are accessible, and every individual feels a genuine

President's Message
Message from the President - Symposium, Elections, and What's Next
September 29, 2025
As we head into fall, you can feel the renewed and refreshed focus throughout AMIA. Now more than 6,000 strong, our members are collaborating ahead of the Annual Symposium, educating Capitol Hill about AI in healthcare and biomedicine, stepping into leadership roles, building collaborations and relationships across disciplines, and continuing

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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 19
September 23, 2025
Top News for Informatics You’re Invited: Navigating the Future in AI: Research and Policy Insights from the National Library of Medicine Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT This webinar will cover the federal AI policy landscape and provide an overview of NLM’s research and development activities. Highlighting this work

American College of Medical Informatics Announces 2025 Class of New Fellows
September 17, 2025
Washington, DC – 24 new Fellows will be inducted into the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) on November 16, 2025, at a ceremonial dinner during the 2025 American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium. New Fellows are elected annually to the College by active members of ACMI. AMIA's

Member News, Press Release
Christopher G Chute, MD, DrPH, FACMI, to be awarded Morris F. Collen Award of Excellence at the AMIA 2025 Annual Symposium
September 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – The American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) will present the 2025 Morris F. Collen Award of Excellence to Christopher G. Chute, MD, DrPH, FACMI, on November 16 during the opening session of the AMIA 2025 Annual Symposium, November 15-19 in Atlanta. In honor of Morris F. Collen

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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 18
September 9, 2025
Top News for Informatics Subcommittee Hearing: AI’s Promise and Oversight in Health Care On September 3, 2025, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Morgan Griffith, held a hearing spotlighting AI’s growing impact on U.S. health care. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed how AI currently empowers patients

Press Release
American Medical Informatics Association Statement on the Recent Department of Health and Human Services Actions That Undermine Equitable Healthcare and Scientific Integrity
September 3, 2025
Washington, D.C. – It is the position of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) that U.S. health system leaders are accountable for assuring equitable access to care and preventive services grounded in scientific evidence.

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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 17
August 26, 2025
Top News for Informatics AMIA Brief on ASTP/ONC’s HTI-4 Final Rule On July 31, 2025, the Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator (ASTP/ONC) issued the HTI-4 Final Rule, updating certification criteria and standards for health information technology. Released alongside the annual Inpatient Prospective Payment

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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 16
August 12, 2025
Top News for Informatics ASTP/ONC Releases HTI-4 Final Rule The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) announced the HTI-4 Final Rule. Affective October 1, 2025, HTI-4 enables the use of certified EHRs to submit prior authorizations, select drugs consistent

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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 15
July 29, 2025
Top News for Informatics ASTP/ONC Releases USCDI v6 On July 24, 2025, The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) announced the final version of USCDI v6 adding six key data elements: Facility Address, Unique Device Identifier (expanded beyond implantables), Portable Medical Order
