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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 6
March 24, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA Supports NIH Data Governance Modernization, Offers Recommendations for Harmonized Implementation AMIA's comments on NIH's Draft Controlled-Access Data Policy and revised Genomic Data Sharing Policy call for a flexible, risk-based framework that moves beyond rigid data-type categorizations. Key recommendations include harmonizing NIH data policies, investing in
Press Release
AMIA Welcomes Abridge as a Platinum Corporate Partner
March 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is pleased to announce Abridge as an AMIA Platinum Corporate Partner for the 2026 calendar year and the second year in a row. This level of partnership means Abridge is supporting the association, its mission, and its members with a significant
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 5
March 10, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA's Comments to ASTP/ONC HTI-5 Proposed Rule AMIA's comments to Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI‑5) Proposed Rule supporting the goals of the Proposed Rule to reduce burden, strengthen interoperability, and expand patient access through standards-based APIs. However, we cautioned
Press Release
AMIA Announces Nabla as a 2026 Platinum Corporate Partner
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is pleased to announce Nabla as an AMIA Platinum Corporate Partner for the 2026 calendar year. This level of partnership means Nabla is supporting the association, its mission, and its members with a significant investment. As the Title Sponsor of AMIA’s
President's Message
Message from AMIA's President - AMIA Unveils Strategic Plan to Guide the Health Informatics Community Through 2028
February 25, 2026
AMIA has released a new strategic plan to guide the organization's mission, investments, and priorities through 2028. Developed by a Board-commissioned task force with input from members and stakeholders across the informatics community, the plan reaffirms AMIA's core values of Scientific Integrity, Impact, and Inclusivity and Collaboration while sharpening focus
Member News
AMIA Unveils Strategic Plan to Guide the Health Informatics Community Through 2028
February 25, 2026
AMIA has released a new strategic plan to guide the organization's mission, investments, and priorities through 2028. Developed by a Board-commissioned task force with input from members and stakeholders across the informatics community, the plan reaffirms AMIA's core values of Scientific Integrity, Impact, and Inclusivity and Collaboration while sharpening focus
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 4
February 24, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA’s Comments to HHS RFI on AI Acceleration in Clinical Care AMIA responded to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Request for Information (RFI) on accelerating AI adoption in clinical care, offering recommendations to ensure responsible, evidence-driven integration of AI across health systems. AMIA
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 3
February 10, 2026
Top News for Informatics ASTP/ONC Releases Draft USCDI v7 The Draft United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Version 7 is now open for public comment through April 13, 2026. This draft proposes 30 new or revised standardized health data elements attempting to improve nationwide health information exchange and support
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The Washington Download - Vol. 1 Issue 2
January 27, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA Policy Year in Review for 2025 In 2025, AMIA substantially broadened its federal policy engagement by increasing regulatory comment submissions, strengthening Capitol Hill outreach, and expanding collaboration with like-minded organizations. Guided by the Public Policy Committee, AMIA advanced informatics priorities focused on workforce support, responsible
Member News
AMIA Welcomes Philip Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, as New Board President
January 14, 2026
A 26-year AMIA member steps into leadership with a vision for informatics-driven healthcare At AMIA, our members are at the heart of everything we do. The professionals who make up our community, researchers, clinicians, educators, and innovators, drive the field of informatics forward every day. And the leaders who guide