AMIA’s Washington Download is a biweekly newsletter for health informatics policy news and information. It highlights the conversations and activities driving the health policy agenda in Washington, D.C. From legislation and politics to a federal regulations, the Washington Download provides a view into AMIA’s policy priorities, such as health IT safety, data sharing in research and patient empowerment.
AMIA’s Washington Download is the source for health informatics policy news and information from around the Beltway, covering action from the Hill, the Administration and important AMIA collaborators. The editor is Tayler Williams, Public Policy Manager who is responsible for planning, initiating and managing AMIA’s overall public policy and government relations programs.
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 7
April 8, 2025
Top News for Informatics AMIA Virtual Hill Day Debrief Webinar April 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET AMIA’s annual Virtual Hill Day took place April 1 and April 2. A total of 40 representatives, including 33 AMIA members, virtually visited 60 offices on Capitol Hill to educate staffers on the responsible use
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 6
March 25, 2025
Top News for Informatics AMIA Policy Update Webinar Join us for a webinar on Friday, March 28, at 11:30 AM ET. The webinar will highlight AMIA’s advocacy and public policy impact at the federal level. AMIA’s policy team will outline key priorities, proactive strategies, and responses to emerging challenges. Gain
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 5
March 11, 2025
Top News for Informatics AMIA Policy in Action at Informatics Summit: Update on AMIA Engagement in Federal Policy and How to Get Involved Wednesday, March 12: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Conference A For members attending the Informatics Summit in Pittsburgh, PA, this week, this session offers an overview of
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 4
February 25, 2025
Top News for Informatics Sign On Opportunity: Friends of ASTP asks HHS Secretary Kennedy For a Meeting The Friends of ASTP are introducing themselves to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This letter highlights ASTP’s critical role in advancing health IT, interoperability, and AI-driven healthcare
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 3
February 11, 2025
Top News for Informatics A New Way to Take Action: Friends of ASTP AMIA is excited to announce the launch of a new policy initiative – Friends of ASTP. This is a voluntary coalition of organizations that will support The Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 2
January 28, 2025
Top News for Informatics Public Policy 2024 Year in Review AMIA had an amazing policy year in 2024! We held our first ever virtual Hill Day with 22 AMIA member volunteers visiting 45 Hill offices, including the members' representatives, relevant Congressional Committee leaders, and those offices interested in AMIA priorities
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The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 1
January 14, 2025
Top News for Informatics HHS AI Strategic Plan in Health, Human Services, and Public Health The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its Strategic Plan for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health, Human Services, and Public Health this month. The plan serves as a strategic framework and
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The Washington Download - Vol. 9 Issue 24
December 17, 2024
Top News ASTP First Part of HTI-2 Rule Finalized ASTP's Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (HTI-2) Final Rule published on December 16th. The first part of this final rule focuses on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). The HTI-2 final rule amends
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The Washington Download - Vol. 9 Issue 23
November 19, 2024
Congress Senate Leader-in-Waiting John Thune Eyeing Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Senator John Thune's (R-SD) primary focus has been telehealth. He supports making permanent pandemic-era rules that eased access to telehealth for Medicare patients and removing restrictions on telehealth based on geography or provider classification. Thune also wants to increase transparency requirements
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The Washington Download - Vol. 9 Issue 22
November 5, 2024
Top News: Public Policy Sessions at AMIA Annual Symposium Get to Know ASTP Federal policy staff from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP, formerly ONC) will join us at the AMIA Annual Symposium. ASTP staff will describe its new role and