The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 5

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).
Read the full comments below.