AMIA’s goal is to improve the legislative and regulatory environment for health informatics research, practice and education through AMIA member expertise. The primary pathway through which AMIA achieves this goal is by engaging Federal Agencies and Congress on public calls for input, such as Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRMs) or Request for Information (RFIs).
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AMIA responses are arranged by Federal Agency and Congressional Committee.
AMIA responded to the FDA's draft guidance on "Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations." We commended the FDA for its comprehensive approach to ensuring the safe and effective use of AI-enabled devices in healthcare. The comment letter emphasized the importance of transparency, bias control, and […]
AMIA responded to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Request for Information (RFI) on data privacy and security framework. The comment letter emphasized the need for a comprehensive data privacy and security law that includes clear definitions of personal and sensitive personal information. AMIA advocated for transparency in data […]
AMIA joined the Disability & Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), comprising 28 national organizations, commended the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its draft Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research for FY26-FY30. The DRRC emphasized the critical need for biomedical, functional, and outcomes research to support the approximately 70 million adults […]
AMIA submitted recommendations for the U.S. AI Action Plan, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI responsibly within healthcare. Key principles include ensuring transparency about AI tools' purposes and data usage, establishing rigorous validation and continuous monitoring to maintain safety and effectiveness, reducing administrative burdens on providers through AI applications, and […]
The Friends of ASTP have formally introduced the coalition to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In our letter, we emphasize ASTP's pivotal role in advancing health IT, interoperability, and AI-driven healthcare. The coalition seeks a meeting with Secretary Kennedy to discuss collaborative opportunities aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and […]
The letter, endorsed by over 600 organizations including AMIA, urges Congress to allocate at least a $1.77 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bill.
It emphasizes the necessity of preserving existing protections against cuts to reimbursement for NIH grantee Facilities and […]
Thank you for the opportunity to address changes in the NPRM, HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information. These proposals represent the first significant revision of the HIPAA Security Rule in over a decade, addressing the increased risks posed by advancements in technology and the […]
AMIA joined the Friends of AHRQ to send a sign-on letter to Congress with over 190 signatories representing doctors, patients, researchers, health systems, and more, calling on them to fully fund AHRQ for FY26.
Funding AHRQ is critical for supporting health services research, implementing high value and accessible care, and […]
Led by Alliance for Connected Care, AMIA signed onto a letter to congratulate Pam Bondi on her appointment as U.S. Attorney General and urge her to rescind a proposed telehealth rule that restricts virtual prescribing of controlled substances. With temporary telehealth flexibilities ending in December 2025, millions risk losing critical […]
AMIA’s comments focused on enhancing internal coverage criteria, enhancing health equity analysis of the Prior Authorization (PA) tool, and guardrails for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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