Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News from Washington, DC
- The Office of No Christmas struck again, as ASTP/ONC released the HTI-5 proposed rule just before the holidays. The rule would remove 34 of 60 health IT certification criteria and revise an additional seven. The rule also proposed several revisions to information blocking exceptions.
- Meanwhile, HHS seeks input on how to accelerate AI adoption for clinical care. The agency will accept comments until February 23.
- The EHR Association issued a response to the Right to Override Act, introduced in October by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) to require a human override to AI used in a healthcare setting. The organization supports the bill’s intent and wants the bill to align with existing frameworks while also considering the needs of smaller providers.
Partnership and Product News
- Rural and community hospital software provider TruBridge expanded its exclusive partnership with RevSpring, a patient financial engagement company.
- Bioptimus unveiled M-Optimus, which incorporates AI models into biological research.
Company News
- AVIA launched AVIA Nexus Catalyst, a 12-week program where health systems and solution providers explore how Agentic AI can unlock financial and operational efficiencies.
- Keywell.ai launched the Health AI Scaffolding Initiative to help nonprofit healthcare organizations get free support to prepare for responsible, scalable AI use.
- Research from Linus Health demonstrated the company’s digital assessments can signal cognitive impairment and flag patients who should undergo further testing.
- Clinical data management vendor MRO appointed Hassan Abdallah as Vice President, Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer.
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