AMIA joined over 350 healthcare organizations and stakeholders sent a letter to Congressional leaders on August 11, 2025, urging extension of Medicare telehealth services set to expire in September. The coalition requests permanent access or, at minimum, a two-year extension to ensure continuity of care for Medicare beneficiaries. They emphasize […]
AMIA joined with over 200 organizations, submitted a joint letter urging the DEA to finalize regulations for a special registration process that would permit telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances without requiring in-person visits. The letter emphasizes that delays in finalizing these rules jeopardize access to care for patients relying on […]
AMIA commented supporting NIH's three-stage AI strategy progression from data analytics to autonomous biomedical AI systems. We emphasized AI principles including explainability, fairness, transparency, and accountability. Key recommendations include requiring FAIR data principles for federal grants, mandating explainable AI methods, establishing "algorithmovigilance" for continuous monitoring, and developing comprehensive AI competency […]