AMIA signed on to support the Joint Public Health Informatics Taskforce (JPHIT) response to the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI‑5) Proposed Rule. AMIA endorsed JPHIT’s recommendations to ensure that updates to the ONC Health IT Certification Program maintain strong support for public health […]
AMIA supports the goals of the HTI-5 proposed rule to reduce burden, strengthen interoperability, and expand patient access through standards-based APIs. However, we caution that removing numerous certification criteria, particularly those related to privacy, security, and AI transparency, could introduce unintended risks. We urge clearer safeguards, phased implementation, equity protections […]
AMIA urges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advance a risk-based, evidence-driven framework to support responsible AI adoption in clinical care. Key barriers include limited access to representative data, insufficient infrastructure, unclear return on investment, workforce readiness gaps, and weak governance structures. We recommend transparent oversight aligned […]
It is AMIA’s position that prior authorization (PA) must be eliminated to improve patient access to necessary medical care, maintain the healthcare workforce, and reduce the required onerous documentation associated with PA. PA, the onerous process used by health insurance companies, including Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, requires clinicians to obtain […]
It is AMIA’s position that prior authorization (PA) must be eliminated to improve patient access to necessary medical care, maintain the healthcare workforce, and reduce the required onerous documentation associated with PA. PA, the onerous process used by health insurance companies, including Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, requires clinicians to obtain […]